The main purpose of the role is supporting the Directors through secretarial and administrative support duties that enable them to function at maximum effectiveness. The post holder will have an overview of the school's output, manage Director's diaries, deal with personal correspondence and meeting set ups, oversee freelance employment contracts, coordinate travel arrangements, provide administrative support for the Board of Governors and subcommittees and track budgets, and support the artistic timetable within the context of a busy school environment. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the How to apply: Candidates are invited to complete the application form on our website www.enbschool.org.uk If you are disabled and wish to submit your application in a different format, please contact [email protected]. Please also complete our separate Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Applicants must have UK work authorisation. ENB School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Deadline for applications: 12noon Friday 21 August 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 24 August 2026. Ideal start date of Tuesday 1 September 2026.Job Summary
Job Description
Key responsibilities are:
To support the Executive Director in the servicing of the Board of Governors and its associated sub committees: liaison with the Board of Governors and subcommittees, coordinate meetings, take minutes and be an initial point for all Governors and subcommittee members.
Secretary to the Academic and Artistic Board, Course Committee and collating information for the Quality Assurance cycle.
Assist the Executive Director with audits, returns and compliance relating to the school's business management.
Assist the Directors with arranging meetings and visits for external contacts.
Negotiate with and contract artistic freelance staff including regular teachers, cover teachers and choreographers as directed by the Artistic Director.
Assist with necessary travel documents for artistic freelance guests including CoS and visa requirements.
Work alongside the Productions and Operations Manager and Head of Wellbeing and Safeguarding to ensure that all regular freelance workers have signed suitable agreements and are DBS checked where necessary, supervising the issuing of all artistic contracts and ensuring consistency and best practice.
Administer changes to the timetable as necessary in support of Artistic Activity
Secretary to the Academic and Artistic Board, Course Committee and collating information for the Quality Assurance cycleJob Requirements
Experience of working in an Executive Assistant capacity.
Exceptional communication, administrative and relationship building skills.
Tactful, diplomatic and assertive in dealing with challenging situations.
Effective team player with the skills to work with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience of dealing with confidential issues with discretion.
Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel.
Ability to prioritise and manage workload.
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines maintaining attention to detail.
Excellent written and proofreading skills.
Experience of budget management and processing expenses. Job Responsibilities
wellbeing of all students, all employees are expected to share
this commitment. Staff are expected to proactively ensure the effective implementation of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and wellbeing, comply with statutory regulations and communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and agencies appropriately.How to Apply