Job details

Salary: Dependant on role

Employer: South Somerset Partnership School

Location: Yeovil, Somerset,

Contract type: Permanent, Term time

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 14 July 2025 11:59 pm

About the job

Key information

South Somerset Partnership School – A Pupil Referral Unit is recruiting to the administrative support services team!

There are currently 2 roles available which could be combined on a multi-contract basis.

Personal Assistant to the Headteacher and Leadership Team

  • Grade 13 – 20 hours a week, term time only
  • Actual salary £11,656

General administration support

  • Grade 15 – 10 hours per week
  • Actual salary £5,560

Start Date: Sept 2025

What will I be doing?

The Management Committee (Governing Gody) and the Headteacher at South Somerset Partnership School are looking to appoint a flexible and enthusiastic Personal Assistant for the Senior Leadership Team, and some general administrative support.

The PA to the SLT is responsible for taking notes in meetings, dealing with correspondence, diary management, and support functions for the Headteacher.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be capable of prioritising and handling varied workloads, have a positive and professional manner and above all be able to adapt to the role to meet the changing needs of the school.

These are challenging and varied roles, and candidates should be competent in the use of IT, email and internet. They should have an interest in education and be able to deal with confidential matters. The school is maintained by the Local Authority and this provides access to ‘My Staff Shop’, a savings portal, and bike to work scheme. The school provides an employee assistance programme which includes access to physiotherapy, counselling, debt management advice and loads more.

Experience in a school would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided.

DBS check

The post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.

Supporting documents and information

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Claire Brand, School Business Leader, on 01935 410793.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 14 July 2025

Interviews date w/c 14 July 2025

Apply now