Location:
Rushden, Hertfordshire
Salary:
£29,777 - £33,024 per annum
The Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities.
The Role
They have an exciting opportunity for a Personal Assistant to the Principal & HR Officer to join the fantastic team at The Ferrers School! If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to the success of young lives thriving in education, this is the job for you. They are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking individual who possesses strong administration and communication skills to support their Principal. You will provide a solution-based outlook and work proactively to complete multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment.
You will provide a full and comprehensive administrative service to the principal whilst also supporting and encouraging the Academy's ethos, objectives, policies, and procedures. Through effective PR, ensure that both parents and the local community have confidence in the Academy and that a positive image is portrayed, both through the local press, social media and as demonstrated by the high-quality material that is provided by the Academy.
To be responsible for all personnel duties within the school environment. This will include the oversight of safeguarding for appointing new staff and recruitment. The post holder is responsible for the employee life cycle at school level which includes sick absence, pay, general terms and conditions and providing support to manage low-level HR queries.
Skills and Qualifications
Have a good educational background, including GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
Strong administration skills, including solution-based outlook on how to resolve tasks.
Ability to proactively contribute to multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity.
Be able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Be a team player, with a 'can do', solution-focused attitude.
Benefits
They are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all their staff. As a large multi-academy trust, the Trust provides a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff.
They promote and support employee wellbeing through regular wellbeing events, access to an online mindfulness programme and provide free emotional and practical support 24/7 via their Employee Assistance Programme.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, then please do not hesitate to apply.
The Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
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