Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant (PA) in Barnsley

Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant (PA) to the Executive Principal and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at Victoria Primary Academy.

Location: Ivy Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 9ER

Contract Type: Permanent

Driving licence required

About this Role

Are you a master multitasker looking for a dynamic, high-visibility role where no two days are the same? Victoria Primary Academy and Oakwell Rise Primary Academy are offering a unique opportunity for a proactive and resourceful Executive Assistant / PA. Dividing your time across two vibrant school sites, you will act as the vital bridge and strategic anchor for two exceptional teams. You will work closely with the Executive Principal, Heads of School, and Senior Leadership Teams to streamline operations, lead school communications, and drive administrative excellence across both academies.

As a part of Wellspring Academy Trust, we believe that education is the vehicle for improved outcomes for all. This is why we are so passionate about what we do. We champion inclusive education, stronger communities and improving life chances. We are passionate about our social purpose: to make a difference!

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Two Diverse Teams, One Mission: Enjoy the variety of collaborating with two dedicated school communities, bringing consistency and synergy to both sites.
• High-Level Scope: Gain broad exposure to strategic operational functions, including HR, recruitment and event coordination alongside the Strategic Operations Manager.
• Working alongside a deeply committed, forward-thinking, and innovative Leadership Team.
• Joining a Trust that guarantees high-quality induction training and ongoing professional development.
• The opportunity to realise your professional vision and ambitions within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust.

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Well-organised, multi-skilled and somebody who serves as a role model for learners, staff, stakeholders, and visitors.
• Passionate about the "business of education" and how it drives school improvement and able to build on current practices to enhance office systems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Able to balance a demanding workload while maintaining a professional and enthusiastic outlook.
• Strong ICT skills, adaptable communication, and the confidence to handle sensitive/confidential matters with discretion.
• Ambitious, committed and hold relational values.
• Have effective interpersonal and communication skills and work positively with all stakeholders.
• Possess an ability to forge strong relationships with young people and colleagues.
• Are passionate about developing children as learners and members of the community.
• Able to travel across the two school sites.

Please note that this role requires the successful applicant to be able to travel between both sites: Victoria Primary Academy, Ivy Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 9ER and Oakwell Rise Academy, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 1TS. Distance: Approximately 24 miles site-to-site via the M1.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived/worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.