Personal Assistant to Headteacher

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO HEADTEACHER

Grade 5 £22,571 - £28,226 FTE (Actual Salary £20,963- £26,216)

37 hours per week – TTO plus 3 weeks

Permanent. Start Date - ASAP

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of 7 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire of which Whitley Academy is the most recently affiliated. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Whitley Academy we aim to build meaningful relationships based on trust and mutual respect.  We are committed to supporting all staff and students to “be the best you can be”. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and flexible candidate to join our team and support the school on it’s improvement journey. The Local Governing Body are looking to appoint an exceptional Personal Assistant to support the new Headteacher as they lead the ongoing development of the school in achieving our World Class ambitions. You will have excellent communication skills and will provide effective PA and administrative support. This is a critical role within the school with wide ranging administrative and organisational responsibilities.  The post holder needs to be honest, discrete, trustworthy and highly self-motivated as the role is pivotal in a demanding and busy school.  

The successful candidate must be:

- Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students and staff.

- An experienced PA/Secretary with a proven track record in providing a highly confidential and efficient secretarial and administrative service

- Highly organised, possess excellent interpersonal skills and have a meticulous attention for detail

- Passionate about creating the most productive learning environment

- Values driven, to “be the best you can be”.

We will offer you:

- A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed

- A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations of and aspirations for all of our students

- A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace

- Access to The Lion Alliance Teaching School, which offers high quality training and leadership experiences for all staff, regardless of role, to ensure that everyone is enabled to develop, grow and collaborate across the MAT

- A vibrant modern building and facilities in a beautiful location within easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor

Closing date:  Monday 11th July 2022 at 9am Interview date: TBA

Completed application forms should be returned to apply@finhampark.co.uk or by post to: 

HR Department, Finham Park Multi Academy Trust, Torrington Avenue, Coventry CV4 9WT.

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://careers.fpmat.co.uk

Whitley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.