At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Principal by managing schedules and providing high-quality administrative support.
- Company: Join Hathershaw College, a supportive secondary academy with a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time work, and a positive school environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic educational setting.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping the future of students while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Strong IT skills, excellent organisation, and a proactive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 36363 - 39862 £ per year.
Principal’s Personal Assistant
Full Time/Permanent (36 hours 40 minutes per week, term time plus 3 weeks) to commence as soon as possible.
Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 4.20pm. On Wednesdays, working hours will be 9.10am - 5.30pm due to attendance at SLT meetings, with an unpaid 1-hour lunch break.
Salary: Points 25‑29 of the School Support Staff pay spine currently £36,363 - £39,862 pa. Term time plus 3 weeks (42 weeks per year) actual salary £33,853 - £37,111 pa.
About the role
This role supports a new Principal in a secondary academy, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Principal’s office and contributing to effective leadership.
Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for the Principal, managing competing priorities, coordinating complex diaries, and ensuring the timely delivery of high‑quality administrative support.
- Take minutes at SLT and other key meetings.
- Work collaboratively with the wider administrative functions of the school, ensuring efficient management of day‑to‑day operations.
- Provide cover for other administrative roles as required to ensure continuity of service across the academy.
- Maintain confidentiality, tact, discretion, and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive information and a range of stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Strong IT skills, excellent minute‑taking ability, and a positive, proactive attitude.
- Experienced, highly organised and professional.
- Approachable, solutions‑focused and keen to contribute to a supportive school environment.
- Equal Opportunities
Hathershaw College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Applicants must be willing to undergo pre‑employment checks.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Barred List Children Check.
Hathershaw College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
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