PA to Principal
Lea Valley Academy
Enfield
- Expired
- Salary:
- £33,282 to £35,991
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019, or sooner
- Apply by:
- 29 November 2018
Job overview
PA to Principal
Do you desire to be part of a successful Academy that sets high standards and expectations for all students and staff and prides itself on making a difference to the lives of young people? Lea Valley is an established 11-19 Academy, which is situated in the northern part of Enfield having easy access to London and also Hertfordshire and Essex.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, highly organised and meticulous individual to provide efficient support to the Principal in support of their strategic objectives. The successful applicant will have experience of working as a Personal Assistant at senior level, will have excellent keyboard and IT skills and the interpersonal skills to engage with all stakeholders answering a wide variety of internal and external enquiries.
As the first point of contact for the Principal, you will ensure the smooth running of the Principal’s office on a day to day basis. You will be confident working in a fast paced and demanding environment, and will play an important role in supporting the Principal in leading the Academy with maximum effectiveness. You will be able to prioritise to meet varied and conflicting deadlines and will carry out essential administrative tasks with care and precision.
The successful applicant will handle highly confidential matters and work with the utmost trust and sensitivity, handling sometimes complex situations with staff, students and parents.
The learning environment at Lea Valley Academy is designed to enhance every student and staff members’ daily working life. We offer a variety of unique benefits with the aim of ensuring each member of staff is able to achieve their goals here. We strive to create a culture that encourages continual learning. We fervently believe in supporting the whole Academy workforce through providing CPD opportunities that are personalised, relevant and contribute to lifelong learning.
If you would like to join an Academy where the future is set to be an impressive one, please download the application pack from our website www.leavalley.org.uk. Please include a supporting statement of no more than one side of A4 outlining how your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities equip you for the post and how they meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Applications should be emailed to Jo Allen, Interim Principal’s PA on jallen@leavalleyacademy.org.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this post is 9.00am on Friday 16th November 2018. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st November 2018.
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About Lea Valley Academy
Lea Valley is a successful school that sets high standards and expectations for all students and staff and prides itself on making a difference to the lives of young people. We have an unwavering belief that by challenging ourselves and each other, we can be the best that we can be.
As recognised by Ofsted, Lea Valley is a ‘good school’, with the leadership praised for its continued determination to improve provision and outcomes and where all staff share the leaders’ vision and support the whole-school ethos.
That vision is to create an inspiring learning environment where every school member be it students or staff is able to reach their potential, strive for success and embrace the limitless opportunities on offer.
IQM have also awarded us Flagship School status following our work as leaders in developing inclusion best practice and commitment to classroom based research. Inclusion is deeply rooted at Lea Valley with all staff focused on improving teaching and learning.
We fully understand that each and every student’s needs and the way they learn is different and as such the bespoke support and opportunities they are provided with is second to none.
Our students continue to excel in academic subjects with many leaving us and going on to graduate from some of the best universities in the UK including University College London, Kings College London, Queen Mary and Manchester.
Our staff are integral to working towards our vision and ensure our values of aspiration, innovation and respect are lived out every day at Lea Valley. Together, we aspire to create an atmosphere where all our students are valued and supported as individuals, enabling them to grow into independent and confident learners and to achieve their potential.
Lea Valley strives to create a culture that encourages continual learning. We fervently believe in supporting the whole school workforce through providing CPD opportunities that are personalised, relevant and contribute to teaching and learning. Our training programmes empower staff to take control of their career progression.
The school embraces 21st Century pedagogy and innovation, realising that in a rapidly changing environment such as education, staff should have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in order to empower them to perform their roles competently and professionally.
Teaching benefits include:
· Laptop for every member of staff
· Each teacher provided with their own classroom with comfortable and adaptable learning spaces
· Excellent ICT facilities within classrooms and large multimedia rooms including an Apple Mac suite
· Extended staff opening hours
· A large library for teachers and students with a wide selection of resources
· Staff well-being programme that supports teachers in managing their workload whilst investing in their ongoing professional development.
· There is a timetable of mindfulness and sporting activities to help improve the well-being and mental health of colleagues.
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