Opus Teach is a supply agency based in Ipswich, which is wholly owned by Suffolk County Council. We are currently recruiting for a HR Administrator / Head Teachers PA to work with in one of our partnered schools in Bury St Edmunds.

General Duties: HR Administrator

• To manage, process and maintain all aspects of Human Resources and administrative paperwork.
• To arrange agency supply cover.
• Ensure staff absence is managed and recorded in line with BEST polices ensuring personnel database is maintained and appropriate records are passed to Payroll in a timely manner.
• Ensure that line managers meet with members of staff to complete return to work meetings following a period of absence.

General Duties: PA to the Headteacher

• To provide confidential administrative support to headteacher.
• Organise the Headteacher's diary and arrange appointments as and when required.
• To deal with electronic mail, both incoming and outgoing, in a secure/confidential manner.
• Attend and take minutes at confidential meetings/hearings as requested by the Headteacher.

Working hours:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8.30 - 16.00.

Wednesday: 8.30 - 16.30

Friday: 8.30 - 15.30

Start date: September

Duration: Until October/December via Opus Teach.

However, you will have the opportunity to apply for the permeant position directly with the school, should you wish.

You will NEED:

• Demonstrable experience in Administration
• Excellent communication and IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office
• Good levels of literacy and numeracy
• Experience of working in a busy office environment
• A good understanding of school structure
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• High levels of self-motivation and a positive approach
• An up-to-date enhanced DBS, or on the understanding you will need to apply for one
• Suitable professional references from previous employment

For a conversation about the role, please do give Opus Teach a call