Job Description

School Overview

The Lion Works School is an Independent special school. We are part of an ethical and progressive organisation that believes it can achieve real change for children, young people and their families.

The Lion Works School is situated within the BCP local authority. We offer an academic and vocational specialist learning provision across KS3, KS4 and Post 16 aiming to reduce barriers to enable successful learning experiences and outcomes. There are a variety of routes a student can take, which include GCSEs, BTECs and other accredited qualifications whilst building confidence, improving wellbeing, enabling self-regulation and increasing attendance. Our school is full of life and has a wealth of resources to spark interest and ignite that passion to achieve, equipping our students for everyday life and the opportunities that await them.

Purpose of the Role

This role is to provide confidential/administrative support to the headteacher. To carry out duties in a professional manner and in accordance with school policies

Key Accountabilities & Duties

As PA to the Headteacher:

Provide effective and timely administrative support to the headteacher. Organise and attend meetings, ensuring the headteacher is well preared To manage and co-ordinate the headteachers diary and organise meetings as appropriate Maintain the school Single Central Record ensuring information is entered in a timely manner, is correct and kept up to date at all times for all individuals required to be recorded Maintaining the school training record, ensuring that training is set and completed within the deadlines, and records is kept up to date at all times Working under the guidance of HR to manage the initial recruitment process for all staff. To manage school budgets and keep petty cash Screen phone calls enquiries and requests and handle them when appropriate To draft letters and reports for the headteachers approval Maintain organised and accurate records in efficient files and online system Manage verbal, written and electronic communications on behalf of and in conjunction the headteacher. Establishing and maintaining good professional relationships Support the headteacher to manage their workload, advising on priorities where appropriate To attend staff and leadership meetings as appropriate To undertake any reasonable duties as required To meet deadlines and manage workload effectively To comply with individual responsibilities in accordance with the role for health and safety in the workplace Support the work of the school administrators and provide cover for their duties if required. Support with the general effective administration of the school under the direction of the senior leadership team. At times, greet visitors and maintain a safe and effective process for signing visitors in and out of school Liaise with external contractors and make appointments as directed by Headteacher Undertake such other reasonable duties as the Headteacher may require from time to time and review this annually with the Head Teacher. Participating in the School's appraisal process and to undertake any training that may be appropriate Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others.

Other Duties:

Attendance at consultation evenings, open evenings, and award events Completion of relevant paperwork to deadlineAttend staff development events as appropriate General administration relevant to the role

The above list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope and grading of the post.

Equal Opportunities

The Lion Works School will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees and pupils are given equal opportunities for employment and education.

It is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of sex, age, marital status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, sexuality, trade union membership or activity and religious background.

The school will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment or education is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. The school aims to provide an open, welcoming, and safe environment for all its pupils, employees, and visitors.

Safeguarding:

The Lion Works School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be conducted; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. If you are shortlisted, you will be required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.

Further Information

This and Person Specification are current as of 1st July 2025. In consultation with you it is liable to variation to reflect changes in the job. If you have any queries relating to your and/or Person Specification, please consult the Headteacher.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,350.00-27,350.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person