Executive Assistant and PA to Principal

We are seeking an exceptionally able professional for the newly defined post of Executive Assistant and PA to the Principal. This key appointment presents a rare opportunity for an experienced and well-qualified professional, with a strong and personal commitment to support the Academy’s Christian ethos and educational purpose.

Responsibilities will include: 

• representing the Principal as the academy’s primary point of contact;
• employing exceptional initiative, judgement, and strategic perspective in decision-making;
• delivering high quality projects, improving operational processes and procedures;
• leading provision of comprehensive administration and organisational support;
• ensuring we are effective in our communication, internally and externally.

To be successful, you will: 

• have experience as a PA or at a similarly senior level in a related role;
• have a broad and deep set of skills, expertise and attitudes in order to contribute at the highest level;
• be able to solve complex problems creatively, constructively, innovatively and insightfully
• be able to operate with tact, diplomacy and the utmost discretion;
• have exceptional levels of personal integrity, discretion, honesty, reliability and self-awareness;
• have highly developed communication and people skills.

In return, you will join a team who are making a profound difference to the lives of a large and diverse community of young people.

We recommend having an informal discussion with our Principal prior to applying; to arrange this, please call 01642 577 577. 

To find out ore and apply, download an application pack, visit http://www.thekingsacademy.org.uk/executive-assistant-and-pa-to-the-principal/ or email: recruitment@thekingsacademy.org.uk

Closing date: 9am on Monday 10 July 2017 

Interview date: Thursday 13 July 2017 

The King’s Academy, Middlesbrough (by North York Moors National Park, and commutable from York, Newcastle, Durham, Ripon, Richmond, Thirsk) 

• Distinct Christian ethos, with highly diverse intake 
• Strong track record of students’ achievement at all stages 
• Excellent student behaviour throughout the Academy 
• Focus on ‘character first’ education 
• Large and expanding Sixth Form  
• Unique inclusion policy: specialist provision (c.10% of entry) for visual and hearing impairment and higher learning needs  
• Superb opportunities for CPD and rapid career progression 

The King’s Academy takes its responsibility for safeguarding children very seriously and successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS, along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.