PA to Principal

Maltby Learning Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Rotherham is seeking a Personal Assistant to support the Principal and lead the communications team. The ideal candidate will excel in Microsoft Office and possess strong leadership skills, contributing to a dynamic team focused on high-quality education. Join us to make a significant impact in our community.

Benefits

Outstanding induction programme

Mentoring and support

Dedicated office space

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Trust's Vision and Values.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to lead and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a confidential PA service to the Principal.
• Lead the communications team in the Academy.
• Manage recruitment and appointments processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Growth mindset

Proactivity

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Maltby Academy for an exceptional administrator to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and talented professional to provide a professional and confidential Personal Assistant service to the Principal. The PA to the Principal will take a lead role, in conjunction with the Trust HR Service, in the management of the Academy recruitment and appointments processes. They will also provide professional leadership and management of the communications team in the Academy, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service and implementation of the Trust marketing and communication plan.

Maltby Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Academy vision to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the Principal and key Middle and Senior Leaders is strongly advised, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• be committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers.
• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• Have good knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
• have the skills and personal qualities to lead the communications team and work with other professionals.
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Academy operates.
  
  

In Return We Offer

• An outstanding induction programme with supportive and dynamic staff.
• Mentoring and support from an experienced team.
• Dedicated office space which inspires outstanding performance.
• An opportunity to work collaboratively within a successful Multi-Academy Trust.
  
  

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

For further information please contact: Miss L Turner, HR and Payroll Services Manager via or via telephone [phone].

Closing Date: Midday 13th August 2025.

Interviews: w/c 18th August 2025.

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