Personal Assistant (PA)

Teaching Vacancies; Morley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Morley is looking for an experienced Personal Assistant (PA) to provide essential administrative support to the Principal. The successful candidate will manage complex tasks with discretion and confidentiality, ensuring efficient operation within the Academy. Applicants should possess excellent organizational skills and at least two years of relevant experience. The role offers competitive benefits including pension scheme membership and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

£2k Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in a personal secretary role.
• Ability to make complex administrative/meeting arrangements including agenda preparation and note taking.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Principal.
• Take responsibility for specific tasks without the direct involvement of the Principal.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Time management

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 and above in English

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Morley 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 the school offers its staff

• 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.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.