PA To the Headteacher and Clerk to the Governors

Ken Stimpson Academy; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Werrington, Peterborough is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach. This pivotal role is essential for the seamless operation of the senior team, with opportunities for professional development and on-site facilities available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong CPD program

Opportunities for career development

Onsite gym

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience as a personal assistant to a senior manager.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Integrity and strong personal qualities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage effective administrative tasks to support the team.
• Facilitate successful operations and workflow within the school.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Good ICT skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

Ken Stimpson Academy

Werrington, Peterborough

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed, dynamic, innovative PA to join our successful, and improving school, supporting the Headteacher. The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator with a proven track record in a PA role to a senior manager, either in an educational or business environment. We are looking for a flexible, proactive and positive individual who understands the importance of teamwork, good leadership, effective systems and processes with a determination to ‘get things done’. Excellent communication skills are an absolute must.

This is a key role within the school, you will be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team. The ability to prioritise, work independently and multitask is essential. Attention to detail is paramount for this role. Strong personal qualities such as confidence, integrity and presence are sought in addition to good ICT skills. A full job description and person specification are attached to this advert.

Our school is on an accelerated journey of improvement and we are passionate about providing the very best of everything we do. This post is a crucial role to ensure the effective operation of the senior team. We would love to show you round our academy.

The Person

Are you passionate about education?

Can you maintain the highest standards of administrative support?

Are you driven and committed to achieving success?

If so, we are the school for you!

We Offer

• A competitive salary
• A strong and ongoing CPD program
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Use of the onsite gym
• A Senior Team that are keen to drive school improvement and are open to innovation and creative thinking
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, or arrange a tour of our school, please contact Paul Swift (Deputy Headteacher) via email at [e-mail]