Personal Assistant (PA)

The Ruth Gorse Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ruth Gorse Academy seeks a dedicated Personal Assistant to support the Principal with administrative tasks. The role requires solid organisational skills and discretion, with a commitment to providing outstanding support in a thriving educational environment. The Academy offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Membership of a pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at major retailers

£2k Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a personal secretary.
• Ability to manage complex administrative tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Principal.
• Make complex administrative arrangements including agenda preparation and note taking.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Discretion

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English

Job description

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Personal Assistant (PA)

C3 (SCP 19-22), £32,061 - £33,699

Actual Salary: £28,283 - £29,728

Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 2 Working Week

The Ruth Gorse Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague for the role of Personal Assistant (PA). This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Principal, requiring discretion, confidentiality, and decision-making. They will also take responsibility for specific tasks without the direct involvement of the Principal.

Potential applicants should have:

·GCSE Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent) in English.

·Ability to make complex administrative/meeting arrangements including agenda preparation and note taking

·Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in a personal secretary role.

·Excellent organisational skills, and ability to effectively prioritise time and work.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

·Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.

·A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

·Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

·Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

·£2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

The Ruth Gorse Academy strives to provide inspirational education for all students irrespective of their background or experience. Through exposure to outstanding teaching, the expectation of impeccable behaviour, and a consistent focus on building resilience; we aim to prepare all students with the skills and characteristics required to thrive personally, professionally and within society. This was recognised by Ofsted who graded the academy as Outstanding in October 2023.

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at https://www.ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk/

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), request them by email at [e-mail] or by telephone on 0113 253 1600.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications:Apply Now

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn prior to the above date.

Interviews will take place: TBC

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We arecommitted to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check.We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.