Pa to The Principal - Northampton, United Kingdom - David Ross Education Trust

David Ross Education Trust
David Ross Education Trust
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Northampton, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Malcolm Arnold Academy is now recruiting for a PA to the Principal, a pivotal roll within our Academy. We are looking for a new member of our team, who is ready to join us on our path to excellence.


We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences and our support staff play a vital roll in this.

Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.

From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential.

The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

If this sounds like a school you want to be a part of, this could be the next career opportunity for you.


_ About the role_

  • To provide confidential, personal, administrative and secretarial support to the Principal.
  • Being the first point of contact for people wishing to contact the Principal.
  • Delivering effective and efficient support to the overall running of the academy Proactively manage the principals diary arrangements
  • To deal with parent/carer and other external stakeholder queries especially in the absence of the Principal and decide how to screen telephone calls, enquiries and requests and handle them or delegate to others as appropriate, using discretion in providing information both within and outside the Academy.
  • To host all visitors to the Principal and ensure that appropriate arrangements have been made for meeting and greeting and that refreshments are available, as agreed with the Principal
Please see the attached job description to read more about the role.

Permanent, Full time, 37 Hours per week, Monday - Friday, 52 weeks per year.


_ About our Academy_


The DRET Way - Crafting an unbeatable learning climate through our Warm:Strict philosophy, we hold un-apologetically high expectations for and of the students in our care.

We have clear boundaries, rules and routines because students deserve to feel safe and calm in school.

We value the acquisition of powerful knowledge as a goal in itself, and as an entitlement for all children.

We invest significant time and resource into ensuring that students gain a knowledge base that is ambitious in scope so that it can empower them as active citizens of their community now and in the future.

Alongside a rigorous and challenging academic curriculum, students are enriched by a broad range of sport, art and musical opportunities.


_ Salary & Benefits_

  • NJC 13, FTE £24,948 Per annum
  • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
  • 30 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
  • Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
  • Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
  • Rewards and Recognition Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

_ Who we are looking for_

  • Educated to NVQ level 4, HND or foundation degree level and/or equivalent knowledge and experience.
  • Knowledge for developing and management of relevant administrative procedures, including use of relevant ICT packages and systems, and knowledge of administration policies and procedures, equivalent to national qualifications level
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of Data Protection, Safeguarding and confidentiality issues.
  • Analytical skills for interpreting data and complex information.
  • Proven ability for record keeping, information retrieval and dissemination of data/documentation to relevant parties.
  • Significant office experience in a senior administrative or PA role with a clear understanding of the need for confidentiality.
  • Keyboarding skills and knowledge of MS Office.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, competent in meeting tight deadlines and comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion.
To read more about who we are looking for, please see the attached person specification.


_ About The David Ross Education Trust_


The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.


Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.


Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country's top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).

Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas.

We have an all through sch
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