Main Purpose of the job
The successful candidate will act as the primary Personal Assistant to the Principal and Vice Principals, ensuring the smooth coordination of diaries, meetings, governance administration and school-wide processes.
You will act as Personal Assistant to the Principal and Vice Principals, supporting the varied and changing administrative and organisational needs of the school and staff operations as directed by the Principal and Senior Leadership Team. You will work collaboratively with staff and parents to support pupil wellbeing and promote the vision, ethos and culture of the Trust.
Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate the Principal's diary, meetings and key events
* Organise business travel, appointments and high-level meetings, including preparing and distributing documentation
* Provide professional administrative support for meetings, including comprehensive minute-taking
* Maintain accurate and secure filing systems, including electronic policy records
* Coordinate staff recruitment processes and support onboarding and induction of new staff
* Maintain staff absence records and produce reports for the Principal and HR
* Support staff wellbeing initiatives and communications
* Liaise with the Governing Body and coordinate meetings and associated documentation
* Ensure statutory policies are reviewed, maintained and published in line with requirements
* Support the organisation of school events such as Open Evenings and Induction Days
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the Job Description and Person Specification.
About the role
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional individual to provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team. This is a key role within the academy, requiring excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy school environment.
Qualifications
* Has excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
* Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
* Has experience working in a busy administrative environment
* Is confident managing confidential information with discretion and professionalism
* Has excellent ICT skills, ideally including Office 365 and School MIS
* Works well both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
* Is committed to supporting the vision, ethos and values of the Trust
* Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you've lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required.
* Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
This is a permanent post, working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 4 weeks. The starting salary is £30,700, with a full-time equivalent of £33,143 (Grade 6).
All school staff are expected to share the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
What the school offers its staff
* High quality CPD for all roles
* Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
* Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
* Cycle scheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
* Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
* Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
* Flexible working options - we’re happy to talk flexible working where possible
* Mental Health First Aid in every school
* Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and many more
* Beyond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk
MEA Central is a thriving 11-16 secondary school in South Manchester, driven by the mission, "A fantastic future for all." We focus on removing barriers to student success, combining high expectations with warmth and encouragement. Our values of Citizenship, Achievement, and Participation, along with a belief in the power of language, help develop confident, socially responsible young adults. We offer a challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum to prepare students for GCSEs, further education, and life beyond. Our high expectations are matched by efforts to ignite intellectual passions, fostering autonomous, fulfilled learners. Beyond academics, our exceptional pastoral care and extensive extra-curricular program ensure students gain cultural capital and succeed in areas such as sport, music, drama, and community activities. MEA Central has been graded as good by Ofsted.
Pupils at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central are incredibly proud and happy to be a part of a diverse and respectful community. Everyone can be themselves. Pupils are considerate of one another. They do their best to model the school's core values. They strive to work hard, be kind and take part.
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