Overview
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional individual to provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. This is a key role within the school and academy, requiring excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy school environment. The successful candidate will act as the primary Personal Assistant to the Headteacher, ensuring the smooth coordination of diaries, meetings, governance administration and school-wide processes. You will act as Personal Assistant to the Headteacher, supporting the varied and changing administrative and organisational needs of the school and staff operations as directed by the Headteacher 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 Headteacher'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
* 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
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 1 week. The starting salary is £28,507 and the full time equivalent is £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.
Benefits
* 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 15% for support staff
* Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 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
* bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk
Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) is a vibrant secondary academy in Wythenshawe, South Manchester, serving 1200 students. Our campus features modern facilities, including Theatre, Art, Fashion, Dance studios, new Science labs, and a £1 million multi-sport facility with a 3G pitch. We also offer a cafe, dining facilities, Food Technology rooms, and updated ICT, Business, and Language classrooms. Our vision, "A Fantastic Future for All Our Students," focuses on achieving top academic results through the MEA Way: Safe, Respectful, Ready and Kind.
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