PA to Principal and Personnel Administrator

City of Peterborough Academy; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Principal. The role involves providing clerical and HR support, managing travel arrangements, and ensuring high professional standards. Ideal candidates will bring excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with the leadership team and other staff. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including professional development opportunities and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Free digital wellbeing companion

Employee Assistance Programme

Training to qualify as a Mental Health First Aider

Generous public sector pension scheme

Professional development support

Free parking on all sites

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administrative roles.
• Ability to support senior leadership effectively.
• Professionalism in diverse situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the Principal and SLT.
• Manage HR and personnel responsibilities.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Multitasking

Job description

About the role:

As the PA the Principal you will be required to support the Leader and Senior Leadership Team in a varied range of duties including clerical support, such as IT and administrative duties, and diary management, including making travel and accommodation arrangements when necessary.

You will also, under the support and supervision of the Trust's People Directorate, be responsible for the Academy’s HR and Personnel related responsibilities, such as monitoring the academies recruitment, staff absence and changes of contracts.

About you:

You will be a highly motivated individual, with great attention to detail. You will be able to multitask and work well under pressure in an environment where demands of the role can change quickly.

You will have experience of managing a team, ensuring consistency and high standards remain at the forefront of everything the Academy does. Not only will you manage your own team, but you will also work closely with the Principal, SLT, and Faculty Leaders, as well as supporting colleagues at all levels - so great interpersonal skills are a must.

This role requires a high level of professionalism, but a great sense of humour would be advantageous to you joining our fun and passionate team.

Early start date preferred but will consider longer notice periods for the right candidate.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of applicants - so early application is advised!

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace


• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues


• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it


• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy


• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review


• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone


• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount


• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants


• Dedicated ECT support programme


• Access to savings in childcare costs


• Generous annual leave allocation


• Automatic pay progression


• Free parking on all sites


• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff


• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with \"Keeping Children Safe in Education\".

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.