'This school is a truly special place. Pupils flourish here' Ofsted March 2022.

Lawrence Sheriff School is an outstanding boys’ grammar school of approximately 1200 students, around 450 of whom are in our coeducational sixth form. As a National Teaching School, we have played a significant role in initial teacher training and continuous professional development across the region. Our Teaching School Hub status also enables us to offer all staff varied and interesting opportunities to enhance their practice.

We are looking to recruit a confident, positive and efficient PA to the Headteacher. This is a key post in the smooth running of our Happy and Successful school and you will support the Headteacher in pursuing the vision, ethos and culture of the school. You will work closely with the Headteacher and undertake a full range of administrative duties ensuring the efficient and effective running of the Headteacher’s office and daily business. In addition, the postholder will manage their own workload as they will lead on a range of areas including admissions, school events and subject access requests.

You will be a highly effective administrator with proven inter-personal skills and have the ability to adapt to the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of the work. As a first point of contact for stakeholders contacting the Headteacher, you will provide a professional and friendly service to colleagues, trustees, parents/carers, and visitors.

Applicants must be able to deal sensitively with matters of confidence whilst following the School Child Protection policy, for which training will be given.

For further information please contact the Personnel department: Tel: 01788 843700, E‑mail: recruitment@lawrencesheriffschool.com

Lawrence Sheriff School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of the pre-employment process, an enhanced DBS Check, Prohibition Checks, Childcare Disqualification (where appropriate) and Online/Social media screening will be undertaken in addition to other relevant background checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.