Executive PA to Principal & SLT

The Barnes Wallis Academy; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Employee Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health and wellbeing

Job summary

Barnes Wallis Academy in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to support the Principal and Senior Leadership Team in a busy secondary school environment. You will coordinate diary commitments, manage communications and ensure confidential, efficient administrative processes across the Academy.

The role requires discretion, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle competing priorities, with flexibility to adapt to changing operational needs while

Qualifications

• Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Experience of providing administrative or Personal Assistant support, preferably within an educational setting.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping and correspondence.
• A positive, flexible and solution-focused approach to work.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and effective in a busy and sometimes challenging environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and the values of Barnes Wallis Academy and the David Ross Education Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage the Principal's diary, appointments, meetings and correspondence, ensuring effective prioritisation of commitments.
• Act as a professional first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including parents, staff, governors and Trust colleagues.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take accurate minutes and monitor the completion of agreed actions.
• Prepare professional correspondence, reports, presentations and confidential documentation.
• Support the coordination of Academy events, meetings, visits and other activities.
• Maintain accurate records and administrative systems in accordance with Academy and Trust policies.
• Support the administration of student admissions, transfers and appeals, as directed.
• Liaise effectively with teaching staff, support staff and external agencies to ensure the timely completion of administrative tasks.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion, ensuring compliance with data protection and safeguarding requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Academy Operations Manager and wider administration team to ensure efficient administrative processes.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative in responding to the changing operational needs of the Academy.

Skills

GCSE English

MS Office

PA experience

Organisational skills

Discretion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Barnes Wallis Academy in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to support the Principal and Senior Leadership Team in a busy secondary school environment. You will coordinate diary commitments, manage communications and ensure confidential, efficient administrative processes across the Academy.

The role requires discretion, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle competing priorities, with flexibility to adapt to changing operational needs while