Executive Assistant (EA)

Scale Pay Point PO1 (27-30) Actual Annual Salary: £27,031 – £29,243 (All Year-Round Equivalent: £38,220 – £40,777 FTE)

Pattern of hours will be 30.5 hours each week - Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8.15am-2.30pm and Tuesdays, 9.15am-5.15pm 

Term time only plus 2 days

(some flexibility with proposed working hours may be possible)

Join a leading school which prides itself on the high quality of education, enrichment and care provided to all and is committed to the wellbeing of students and staff.

 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and adaptable Executive Assistant to join our  established support staff team within a school judged by OFSTED as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas, a school where both student achievement and attitudes to learning are amongst the best in the region.  We are a fantastic learning community, set in one of Yorkshire’s most scenic areas, whose facilities have been further enhanced by the completion of a multi-million pound refurbishment and expansion project.

We are looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide professional support to the Headteacher and members of the Leadership Team. The position has arisen due to internal structure changes and provides a fantastic opportunity to work in our “amazing” school which was recently judged by Ofsted as Outstanding in all areas for its second consecutive graded inspection,

The successful candidate will have exceptional organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with administrative efficiency and accuracy. They will possess excellent secretarial skills, a strong command of the English language (including accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar), and expertise with the Microsoft suite of applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher. We also looking for someone with sound financial acumen and the ability to analyse data and be supportive of the generation of income. Substantial experience in a similar role and the ability to maintain very high professional standards, including confidentiality and discretion, are essential. Additionally, strong interpersonal skills, warmth, emotional intelligence, and the ability to remain calm, self-assured, and composed in all situations are crucial for success in this role.

Ilkley Grammar School is an outstanding, vibrant 11-18 comprehensive, with over a 400 year tradition of serving the local community. We are committed to Personal Best as reflected in our Vision and Values:

“Our vision at Ilkley Grammar School is to provide a world-class, inclusive education and exceptional opportunities which will enrich us both individually and collectively as a community. We will inspire, support and challenge each other to achieve our Personal Best so that we all grow in wisdom and stature. By modelling our Personal Best values and championing equality and diversity, we will make a positive difference to our own lives and the lives of others and will be empowered to lead and influence positive change on a local, regional, national and global scale.”

We are the founding school of Moorlands Learning Trust and a member of the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance with a firm commitment to school to school support and developing highly effective collaborative practices. 

  We are looking for:

• An exceptional organiser with proven experience providing high level administrative and PA support, including diary management, meeting coordination and accurate minute taking

• A highly skilled communicator with outstanding written English, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to draft professional correspondence, reports and presentations with precision

• A confident user of Microsoft Office with strong IT, design and problem solving skills, able to create high quality documents, bulletins, marketing materials and presentations

• A calm, adaptable and emotionally intelligent team member, demonstrating confidentiality, discretion, professionalism and the ability to work under pressure with competing priorities

• Someone with sound financial acumen, able to support budget monitoring, analyse data, and contribute to generating income through sponsorships and partnerships

In return for your commitment we can offer:   

• “a culture where everyone feels valued and supported to develop” (Ofsted 2024) 

• the opportunity to make a real difference 

• students who “enjoy their lessons”, “behave exceptionally well” and “show respect for each other” 

• personalised CPD with a strong commitment to professional growth 

• an inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and associate staff 

• a very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care 

• a supportive leadership team who “provide strong personal and professional care”  

• a location on the edge of Ilkley Moor in beautiful Wharfedale which was judged by The Sunday Times as the best place to live in the North and North East in 2025. 

• excellent transport links to Leeds and Bradford 

Closing date for applications: 8am Monday 16th March 2026

Provisional interview date:      Week commencing 16th March 2026

Ilkley Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school.  The school adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment.  All persons employed by the school, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome.  All teaching staff members recruited by the school have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.