Personal Assistant to the Principal
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d76bd7b7-cabe-4b4c-96ea-0339ea01f839 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Personal Assistant to the Principal
Grade 4 Points 7 – 10 £25,584 - £26,835 per annum, pro rata
Actual Salary - £22,569 – £23,673 per annum
37 hours per week - 40 weeks per year
Term Time, Inset days and 5 days during the Summer Holidays
Permanent - Start date: ASAP
Frome College is pleased to announce an opportunity to join our team as Personal Assistant to the Principal. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to provide exemplary administrative support to our Principal and Senior Leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will perform a wide range of secretarial and administrative tasks to ensure the seamless operation of the Principal's office and daily activities. A flexible arrangement of 37 hours per week will be coordinated in consultation with the Principal to accommodate occasional late afternoon meetings and events. 40 weeks per year - Term Time, Inset days and 5 days during the Summer Holidays to fall in line with GCSE & A-level Result Days.
This is a rare and unique opportunity, to succeed the successful applicant will need:
• To be highly organised and able to work in a busy, fast paced environment
• Previous experience of working in a school is an advantage
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT Skills
• Able to prioritise and work independently
• Confident to deal with staff, parents and students in a discreet, friendly and professional manner
• A great sense of humour and ‘can do’ attitude
What the school offers its staff
We offer the successful candidate:
• opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
• a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
• supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
• free parking
• onsite catering and nursery
• salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Closing date: Midnight – Wednesday 9th July 2025
Interview date: W/C 14th July 2025
Visits to school are welcome, please contact the recruitment dept to book an appointment
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Personal Assistant to the Principal
Grade 4 Points 7 – 10 £25,584 - £26,835 per annum, pro rata
Actual Salary - £22,569 – £23,673 per annum
37 hours per week - 40 weeks per year
Term Time, Inset days and 5 days during the Summer Holidays
Permanent - Start date: ASAP
Frome College is pleased to announce an opportunity to join our team as Personal Assistant to the Principal. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to provide exemplary administrative support to our Principal and Senior Leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will perform a wide range of secretarial and administrative tasks to ensure the seamless operation of the Principal's office and daily activities. A flexible arrangement of 37 hours per week will be coordinated in consultation with the Principal to accommodate occasional late afternoon meetings and events. 40 weeks per year - Term Time, Inset days and 5 days during the Summer Holidays to fall in line with GCSE & A-level Result Days.
This is a rare and unique opportunity, to succeed the successful applicant will need:
• To be highly organised and able to work in a busy, fast paced environment
• Previous experience of working in a school is an advantage
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT Skills
• Able to prioritise and work independently
• Confident to deal with staff, parents and students in a discreet, friendly and professional manner
• A great sense of humour and ‘can do’ attitude
What the school offers its staff
We offer the successful candidate:
• opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
• a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
• supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
• free parking
• onsite catering and nursery
• salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Closing date: Midnight – Wednesday 9th July 2025
Interview date: W/C 14th July 2025
Visits to school are welcome, please contact the recruitment dept to book an appointment
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.