What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting time to join Cornerstone Academy Trust, with schools located in Exeter, East Devon, and the coastal town of Barnstaple in North Devon. Our Trust is nationally and internationally recognised for outstanding and innovative education. We lead several Department for Education ‘centres of excellence’ and support schools across the country with professional development and school improvement strategies.
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Personal Assistant to support our dynamic Leadership Team. This is a fast-paced, varied role where no two days are the same.
What you will bring;
• Exceptionally personable with strong communication skills (in person and on the phone)
• Highly organised with a keen eye for detail
• Confident using Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, OneNote, Excel)
• A team player with a “get the job done” attitude
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage diaries, meetings, and key deadlines for some members of the Senior Leadership Team
• Provide high-level administrative support including:
• Preparing agendas and minutes
• Creating reports and presentation materials
• Liaise with parents and escalate queries appropriately
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholder
What the school offers its staff
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Health scheme and cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised meals from our in-house chefs
• State-of-the-art IT equipment
• Ongoing professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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