PA to Headteacher & Office Manager - Full-time

New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6912-330S
• Posted:18/11/2020
• Pay:£26,615 - £30,288 per annum (£29,446 -£33,510 FTE)
• Start Date:January 2021
• App Close Date:27/11/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:December 2020

Advert

New Line Learning Academy, are looking for a PA to Headteacher / Office Manager to join the school to act as a confidential PA providing secretarial support to the Headteacher, as well as Office Manager to ensure the effective operation of the school Reception and Main Office.

The role will require you to be responsible for confidential administration relating to all aspects of the Headteachers work, this will include: management of calendar, booking of appointments and to attend meetings and take minutes where appropriate.

The role will be for 37 hours per week, term time only plus 4 weeks, additional hours may be required from time to time.

PA to Headteacher / Office Manager Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer literate with knowledge of all Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to multitask and to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Pro-active with the ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
• Experience in senior administrative environment
• Previous experience of minute taking skills is essential
• Experience of managing staff

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work

• The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, primary school and Nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CV’s.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All members of staff are expected to share and adhere to this commitment.

Information about the school

New Line Learning Academy is a ‘Good’ school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

We are one of the select few schools in the local area eligible for the government’s Levelling Up Premium Payments scheme for teachers. This fantastic opportunity allows successful, eligible candidates who specialize in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Computing to claim a premium payment of up to £2,000 for each academic year they work during 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026.

In addition, eligible teachers can also claim a targeted retention payment of up to £4,000 at New Line Learning Academy. These financial incentives provide an exceptional opportunity to further support and reward your commitment to education while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 743 286
• Email: hr@futureschoolstrust.com

Documents

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• PA to Headteacher & Office Manager JD & PS