Twynham Learning
Executive Assistant
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Executive Assistant
Vacancy Type
Support Staff
Start date
ASAP (subject to pre-start checks)
Contract term
Permanent
Working hours
37 hours per week
Weeks per Year
School term-times and Trust Training Days, plus INSET days and 2 weeks in the school holidays
Grade
Grade 8
Salary range
(per annum)
Support staff salary points 12 - 20
£29,542 - £33,673 (FTE)
£27,316 - £31,135 (Pro rata)
Location
Twynham School
Reports to
Head of School (Twynham School)
A Rare Opportunity to Lead and Shape Administration Across Two Exceptional Schools
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or senior administrator looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on the success of a thriving school?
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Executive Headteacher, Head of School and School Operations Director. This is far more than a traditional administrative role. We are looking for a professional who can become a trusted partner to senior leaders, helping them maximise their effectiveness by managing priorities, improving efficiency and ensuring their focus remains on the strategic leadership of the school.
This role requires someone with excellent judgement, outstanding organisational skills and a strong understanding of how schools operate. You will act as a key gatekeeper, managing competing demands on senior leaders' time, resolving issues independently where appropriate and ensuring stakeholders receive a professional and responsive service.
You will have the opportunity to work at the heart of the school, supporting major projects, school improvement priorities, governance activities, communications and operational initiatives whilst building strong relationships with staff, parents, governors and external agencies.
For the right candidate, this is an exciting opportunity to become a highly valued member of the school's leadership support team and make a significant contribution to the success of the organisation.
What You Will Be Doing
Working closely with the Executive Headteacher, Head of School and School Operations Director, you will:
- Provide comprehensive executive and strategic support to senior leaders.
- Manage complex diaries, meetings, correspondence and competing priorities.
- Act as the first point of contact and gatekeeper for senior leadership.
- Protect leadership time by filtering, prioritising and redirecting enquiries appropriately.
- Prepare reports, presentations, agendas and high-quality documentation.
- Coordinate strategic initiatives, projects and action plans.
- Support governance and compliance processes, including meeting administration and action tracking.
- Assist with school communications, website management and marketing activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, streamline processes and increase efficiency.
- Build positive working relationships with staff, parents, School Ambassadors, visitors and external stakeholders.
- Develop a detailed understanding of school operations and support a range of wider administrative and operational functions as required.
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What We Can Offer You
As part of Twynham Learning, you will benefit from:
- The opportunity to work closely with experienced and ambitious senior leaders.
- A varied and highly influential role at the centre of school operations.
- A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Access to high-quality professional development.
- Opportunities to contribute to strategic projects and school improvement initiatives.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- A comprehensive employee wellbeing programme.
- Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts.
Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the education and experience of the young people and families we serve.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional individual who can operate confidently within a fast-paced school environment.
You Will Ideally Have
- Significant experience supporting senior leaders at Headteacher, Director, Executive or equivalent level.
- Experience working within an educational environment and a strong understanding of school operations.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
- The confidence to make decisions, exercise professional judgement and work independently.
- Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office 365 applications.
- Experience using school management information systems such as Arbor, SIMS or similar.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and finding more efficient ways of working.
- The ability to remain calm, professional and effective when managing competing priorities.
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Most importantly, you will be someone who combines professionalism, discretion and attention to detail with the confidence to act as a trusted extension of senior leaders.
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How To Apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form below.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 22 October 2026 at 9am. (We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants prior to the closing date and therefore early applications are encouraged).
Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Job Description
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Location
Twynham School
Sopers Lane
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1JF
Application forms
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- Diversity questionnaire
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