Pa to Assistant Principal - Prenton, United Kingdom - Birkenhead Sixth Form College

Birkenhead Sixth Form College

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Prenton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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job description

personal assistant to assistant principal

reports to:
Assistant Principal

hours:
Full time, 35 hours per week, permanent term time only contract.

salary:
Sixth Form Colleges National Pay Spine
Point 8-11 £21,810 - £24,138 FTE, pro rata to
£18,647- £20,637

start date:
As soon as possible

about the role.

The main purpose of the role is to support the Assistant Principal to allow her to fulfil her roles and responsibilities effectively.

This will involve dealing with highly sensitive matters and maintaining confidentiality at all times. The nature of tasks you will complete will be varied from day to day, responding to the College needs. Below gives a sense of the range of responsibilities involved in the role but is not exhaustive.

To act as Personal Assistant to the Assistant Principal, supporting in the delivery of her responsibilities
To manage the Assistant Principal's diary and coordinate with other members of the Senior

Management Team

To arrange and record meetings involving the Assistant Principal including student disciplinary meetings, parent meetings and curriculum meetings
To deal with enquiries from parents as and when appropriate
To take a lead in the organisation of whole College events run by the Assistant Principal parents' information evenings, staff development days etc
To undertake projects for the Assistant Principal
To monitor and support students on SMT work plans

The position is ideal for any individual who wants to work in an innovative and supportive work place where no two days are the same and where your day to day work is highly rewarding.

Whilst the role has prescribed hours, Monday to Friday, there will be times when flexibility will be required to work outside of these hours when urgent matters arise and at arranged events that occur outside of the College day (this time can be claimed back).

The role would suit someone who is enthusiastic, organised and can communicate with a range of different people (parents, students, senior management etc).

Flexibility and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines are also key attributes for this role.

The College is committed to its core values of
Positivity, Ambition, Resilience and
Thoughtfulness, and these values shape everything we do.

Our ethos is centred on the scientific evidence that tells us that everyone can achieve success through purposeful hard work as opposed to the talent myth, and this enables learners to make rapid progress unshackled by any limits previously placed upon them.

person specification.

Qualifications essential desirable
IT or Office Qualifications

Experience
Previous experience of working in education
Previous experience of working in a role that involves some of the key
- responsibilities identified above

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
High level of organisation, administration and ICT skills
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Highly effective communication skills
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a sense of humour and
- perspective

Ability to demand high standards from oneself and others

To demonstrate a commitment to
The Colleges values of Positivity, Ambition, Resilience & Thoughtfulness
Personal development and training
Safeguarding & promoting the welfare of students
Equality & diversity

Other
To be flexible to the varied day to day demands
Current full driving licence

how to apply.

If you are ambitious and determined to make a meaningful difference in one of the country's leading sixth form Colleges then we would be thrilled to have you join our team.

Please complete the Application Form for Support staff and write a Letter of Application of no more than 2 sides of A4 explaining how your qualifications and experience match the requirements of the Person _
Specification detailed above. _

closing date: 12 noon, Friday 25th August 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£18,647.00-£20,637.00 per year

Schedule: