Personal Assistant to the Principal & Administrator

Leeds City Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City Academy in Leeds is seeking a professional Personal Assistant to the Principal, Academy Business Manager and SLT. You will deliver a confidential, proactive administrative and reception service, enabling senior leaders to focus on strategy and student outcomes.

The role requires organised, autonomous and collaborative work, calendar management, document preparation for meetings, research support and timely coordination of projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional reception and administrative services to the academy.
• Deliver a confidential personal assistant service for the Principal, Academy Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage daily tasks and ensure the smooth operation of the academy.
• Coordinate calendars, prepare documents and resources for meetings, undertake research and project-based activities, and keep Senior Leaders updated on timelines and requests.
• Assist with the efficient running of the academy's support services.

Job description

In this role you will provide a professional, efficient and welcoming reception and administrative service to the academy. You will provide a dedicated, confidential personal assistant service for the Principal, Academy Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), as required, managing daily tasks and ensuring the smooth operation of the academy. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic large secondary academy and contribute to the success of our students in line with our vision and values.

The Personal Assistant will need to be organised, efficient and self-motivated able to work independently and as a team, using their experience of working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Providing comprehensive support to the Principal across all areas of their work, including managing and coordinating calendars, preparing documents and resources for meetings, overseeing research and project-based activities and ensuring Senior Leaders are up to date with upcoming projects, timelines, and responding to other requests as required.

To undertake duties, as requested by the Principal / Academy Business Manager, to assist with the efficient running of the Academy’s support services.