About This Role
Are you an exceptionally organised, relationship‑focused, proactive professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environment?
Do you bring experience of working within education and strong transferable skills that will enable our Director of Education to operate at their very best and have an impact on children across our partnership?
Flying High Partnership is seeking a highly capable Personal Assistant to support our Director of Education.
What We Offer
We invite you to join a role that supports educational leadership at scale and offers a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative central team.
* A genuinely impactful role supporting educational leadership at scale
* The opportunity to work closely with senior leaders in a values‑driven organisation
* A strong commitment to your professional development through continuous professional learning (CPL)
* A comprehensive benefits package, including employee discounts and an employee assistance programme
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays
About Flying High
Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi‑academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential.
The Role
This is more than a traditional PA position. You will be a trusted partner to the Director of Education, playing a critical role in managing priorities, enabling effective decision‑making, and ensuring the smooth running of a complex and fast‑moving portfolio.
* Acting as a trusted confidant, handling complex and highly confidential information with discretion
* Proactively managing an evolving diary, ensuring priorities are clear and time is used strategically
* Preparing high‑quality documentation, briefings, and correspondence to support decision‑making
* Coordinating meetings, visits, and events across multiple schools, ensuring seamless delivery and follow‑through
* Managing travel, logistics, and expenses efficiently
* Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, representing the Director with professionalism and clarity
* Anticipating needs, identifying potential pressures, and proactively providing solutions
Working Pattern
This is a full‑time, office‑based role working 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The role will require travel across our schools and partnership locations, in line with the needs of the Director of Education.
About You
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and resilient professional who can operate confidently at an executive level.
* Bring experience of working within education, or a strong understanding of how schools and trusts operate
* Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
* Be highly relational, with the ability to build trust and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, producing clear, professional documentation
* Be confident using a range of IT systems and digital tools to manage workflows and maximise efficiency
* Show strong judgement, discretion, and professionalism, particularly when handling sensitive information
* Have meticulous attention to detail and pride in producing high‑quality work
* Be self‑motivated, solutions‑focused, and adaptable, able to anticipate needs and respond to changing priorities
* Share our commitment to improving outcomes for children and align with our values as a partnership
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
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