PA to Principal and Personnel Administrator

About the role:As the PA the Principal you will be required to support the Leader and Senior Leadership Team in a varied range of duties including clerical support, such as IT and administrative duties, and diary management, including making travel and accommodation arrangements when necessary.You will also, under the support and supervision of the Trust's People Directorate, be responsible for the Academy’s HR and Personnel related responsibilities, such as monitoring the academies recruitment, staff absence and changes of contracts.About you:You will be a highly motivated individual, with great attention to detail. You will be able to multitask and work well under pressure in an environment where demands of the role can change quickly.You will have experience of managing a team, ensuring consistency and high standards remain at the forefront of everything the Academy does. Not only will you manage your own team, but you will also work closely with the Principal, SLT, and Faculty Leaders, as well as supporting colleagues at all levels - so great interpersonal skills are a must.This role requires a high level of professionalism, but a great sense of humour would be advantageous to you joining our fun and passionate team.Early start date preferred but will consider longer notice periods for the right candidate.Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of applicants - so early application is advisedIn return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplaceA free digital wellbeing companion for all colleaguesA free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need itTrain & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academySupporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional ReviewGenerous public sector pension schemes for everyoneEye tests & Spectacles DiscountFamily friendly policies and time off for dependantsDedicated ECT support programmeAccess to savings in childcare costsGenerous annual leave allocationAutomatic pay progressionFree parking on all sitesPrinciples on workload & directed time for teaching staffProfessional Supervision for Academy LeadersIf this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with \"Keeping Children Safe in Education\".The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr