Administrator and PA to the Leadership Team

About the job

Key information

• Salary: £25,000 (£22,130.56 pro-rata) to £27,000 (£23,899.17 pro rata) per annum
• Hours: Full-time, term time only + 10 days during school holidays (Mon–Fri)
• Contract: Permanent
• Start date: 2 September 2025
• Applications close on: Friday 6 June 2025

Inaura School is a small, specialist SEMH school nestled in the Somerset countryside, where we work 1:1 with extraordinary young people who need something different. We pride ourselves on being a safe, supportive and inclusive environment and believe that learning—and leading—should be inspiring, relational, and rooted in trust.

What will I be doing?

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised administrator to join our team as Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team. This rare opportunity has arisen through the retirement of the current postholder. The PA position is a pivotal role that supports the smooth and effective running of a unique school community. Responsibilities will include high-level administrative support, minute-taking, managing sensitive information with discretion, and helping the SLT stay on track in a fast-paced and dynamic school environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing high-level administrative support to the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, including diary management, correspondence, and meeting preparation.
• Attending key meetings taking accurate minutes, and ensuring follow-up actions are tracked.
• Coordinating and maintaining core school systems, including HR admin, agency staff management and training schedules.
• Acting as a key liaison between the school and external professionals, local authorities, and families, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Providing SEND administration, including EHCP Annual Reviews and PEP coordination.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Will bring a calm, professional presence and exceptional attention to detail.
• Is a skilled communicator, both in writing and on the phone.
• Is exceptionally well-organised, reliable, and proactive.
• Is confident in managing a varied workload with competing priorities.
• Is discreet and trustworthy, with a strong understanding of confidentiality.
• Is flexible and collaborative team player who thrives in a small, friendly staff team.

What is in it for me?

Why Work With Us?

• A school where wellbeing is the foundation.
• A supportive, relational team culture, where every role makes a difference.
• The opportunity to work closely with a small, experienced Senior Leadership Team and contribute directly to the strategic running of the school.
• The satisfaction of knowing your behind-the-scenes work helps create the calm, consistent framework our young people need to thrive.
• A peaceful and creative setting in Somerset.

Inaura School offers the following benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour help and advice line/counselling/therapy
• Free parking
• Continual Professional Development
• Certified Training Courses

DBS check

Inaura School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references, medical fitness and enhanced DBS clearance.

Supporting documents and information

Visit the school website to learn more.

How to apply:

Please email recruitment@inauraschool.org or write to Recruitment at Inaura School, Moorview House, Burrowbridge, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 0RB to request an application pack.

Closing date: Friday 6 June 2025

We welcome applications from both males & females. We are an equal opportunities employer. Please visit our website www.inauraschool.org for information about our school.

We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

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