Hales Valley Trust,
Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of five very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.
We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.
We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.
Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.
We believe that we are stronger together – all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.
This role provides you with an opportunity to join our family to improve outcomes for children. If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch – we would be very happy to meet with you!
The Role - Executive Assistant
HVT Vacancy Reference: HVT0673
We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive, confidential administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer. This role includes responsibilities as general admin and marketing lead, acting as the primary contact for all internal and external stakeholders.
You will support the CEO’s daily workload, ensure key Trust compliance, develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the Trust locally and beyond, and contribute to embedding the Trust’s vision, values, and learning culture.
You will work 25 hours per week (5 days per week), 39 weeks per annum on a permanent contract. You will be based at Hales Valley Trust registered central office.
You will be appointed on a Grade 6-7 (subject to experience). Your actual salary will be £16,307 - £19,991
We can offer you:
* Highly motivated staff
* An ethos of valuing staff and their Professional Development
* Generous benefits (pension, holiday, discounted fees at our Trust schools)
* Employee Assistance Programme (supporting your health and wellbeing)
* Networking and support opportunities between the Trust schools
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free Flue Vouchers
* Free Eye test for DSE users
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachel Dean on Info@halesvalleytrust.org.uk
Closing Date: 5th September 2025
Shortlisting Date: 5th September 2025
Interviews Date: 12th September 2025
Additional Information:
Hales Valley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 #J-18808-Ljbffr