Executive Assistant and Trust Governance Officer
Location: Cockburn School, Gipsy Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS11 5TT
Contract Type: Permanent, term time only plus 15 additional training days
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
Salary: £31,273 - £33,024 per annum (Actual). Pay scale: SO1, SCP 23-25 (£34,434 - £36,363 FTE)
About This Role
This is an exciting time to join a motivated, friendly, and mission‑aligned growing team in a vibrant and successful school community with many opportunities to develop in the future.
Who We Are Looking For
* A strong, ambitious, and intelligent team player who is passionate about supporting young people to enjoy and succeed through their learning journey at Cockburn Multi Academy Trust.
* An innovative, resilient, creative and motivated professional with an uncompromising belief that all children deserve an outstanding education.
* An organised, reliable colleague who is committed to working with staff and students to help them achieve.
Why Join Us
* Competitive rates of pay
* A comprehensive induction, appraisal and continued professional development program
* Auto enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme/ Teachers Pension
* Enhanced occupational benefits such as leave of absence, adoption, maternity & paternity pay
* A range of working patterns dependent on role/ level
* Access to cover pool/Flexible day
* Access to Blue Light Card
* Access to Employee Assistance programme including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy and virtual GP
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders on each Academy site
* Wellbeing and Menopause Policy and Groups
* Free Onsite parking
* Access to gym facilities on some sites
* Regular wellbeing and social activities
* Generous & supportive leave of absence policy
* Access to a range of discounts
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. This post expects the successful candidate to safeguard the welfare of children and young people and uphold your professional responsibility.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Diversity Statement
Cockburn MAT is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.
EEO Statement
The Cockburn Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, gender, disability, religious or political beliefs. We accept applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities and minority ethnic groups. We also welcome individuals with protected characteristics under The Equality Act 2010, including age, disability, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and family or parental status.
Contact Details
Rebecca Evans
0113 271 9962
recruitment@cockburnmat.org
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