Personal Assistant to the Principal

Emat; Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated Personal Assistant to support the Principal. This pivotal role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills to manage a diverse range of tasks while interacting with students, parents, and staff. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring smooth operations and contributing to a harmonious learning atmosphere. Join a forward-thinking team committed to fostering innovation and excellence in education, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on students' futures.

Benefits

High-quality CPD

Supportive work environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting senior leaders.
• Experience managing a multi-faceted schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal with a multi-faceted schedule.
• Act as the first line of contact for various stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Education Setting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Closing Date:12/05/2025 09:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: 23/06/2025

Additional Information

Establishment: UTC Leeds Location: UTC Leeds Salary: Actual salary: £31,183 - £34,184 per annum Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:12/05/2025 09:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: 23/06/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Temporary Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 40.000 Pay Grade: Scale: 25 – 29 (£35,235 - £38,626 per annum)

The Role

Personal Assistant to the Principal

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 10 days

Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover) until June 2026 or return of the post holder

We seek to appoint an experienced and highly effective Personal Assistant to support the Principal at UTC Leeds. This is a key role and requires a charismatic individual who is highly experienced in managing a multi-faceted schedule, whilst remaining always responsive to the individual needs of parents, pupils, staff and of course the Principal. Acting as the first line of contact for the Principal, you will converse with a wide range of stakeholders whilst operating to the highest professional standards.You will also manage a small team of administrators. With a proven track record of successful support to a senior leader, ideally in an education setting, the successful candidate will;

• be highly organised and with excellent attention to detail;
• have strong written and verbal communication skills;
• be IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office packages;
• be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy;
• be able to take ownership of tasks with minimal supervision

UTC Leeds offers high-tech, cutting-edge facilities and a first-class educational experience. We are the first school in Leeds to provide high-quality academic and vocational training focussed specifically on the engineering and advanced technology sectors. Inspiring the next generation of leading engineers, scientists and innovators is our core vision, and our students leave UTC Leeds with strong ambitions to succeed coupled with advanced skills for the modern-day workplace.

We are proud to be a part of Resilience Multi Academy Trust which has a reputation for high expectations for all, an innovative curriculum and excellent staff/student relationships. It is regarded as one of the most successful Trusts in the country and is recognised as an organisation that does things differently. Our academies are a place where staff can develop their skills and find their own style and methods of teaching. Colleagues learn and grow alongside our students and feel that they are making a real difference to the lives of those they teach. We believe that traditional values of discipline and respect are sacrosanct. We do not tolerate bullying, defiance or rudeness, and this has made for a harmonious and safe learning environment for our young people and a supportive environment for staff.

The successful candidate will enjoy access to high quality CPD. You will also be joining a happy Trust where 95% of colleagues agreed that they enjoy working here and 92% would recommend us to a friend or colleague (taken from 2022 staff wellbeing survey). Our commitment to staff wellbeingmeans we prioritise staff mentalhealth, drive down unnecessary workload and support our colleagues toprogress in theircareers.

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact the academy to find out more via the Trust HR Team at [e-mail]

Resilience Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will undergo relevant checks in line with statutory guidance and all appointees will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service

Closing date for completed applications; Monday 12 May 2025 at 9.00am

Resilience Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will undergo relevant checks in line with statutory guidance and all appointees will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service

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