PA and Office Manager

We are looking to appoint a reliable, hardworking and efficient Office Manager and PA to the Principal. 

This is a varied role which includes administration and diary management for the Principal, support for HR processes and files, collation and circulation of information and producing written correspondence. You will have the opportunity to be part of an energetic and motivated team, all committed to the transformation of Harris Garrard Academy towards 'Outstanding'. 

Previously known as the Bexley Business Academy, Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through 3–18 academy with approximately 1350 pupils on roll and joins the Harris Federation as a sponsored academy in September 2017. The academy is based in Thamesmead in a purpose built building. It is a needy and disadvantaged area where students deserve the life chances that a transformational school can provide. 

Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy. 

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is highly organised, flexible and able to use their initiative to manage their workload 
• The ability able to work quickly and independently to meet deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and IT skills, with the ability to develop and maintain good relationships with a wide range of people
• An absolute belief in the ability of every student to shine – no matter what their background, ability or character

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Candidate Information Pack via the apply link.

Why work at Harris Garrard Academy?

Our aim is to accelerate the path of the academy to becoming outstanding, so that pupils have the best possible education. Like Harris Garrard Academy, many of our academies joined the Federation having been placed into Special Measures. All are now providing a 'Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ education for students according to Ofsted. 

As part of the Harris Federation, we can offer you:

• Exceptional professional development opportunities;
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference;
• Enthusiastic staff, committed to raising standards;
• A supportive working culture that focuses on positive learning behaviour and high expectations for all children;
• A senior leadership team that is highly committed to developing others;
• Generous Harris rewards and benefits.

For more information or to arrange a visit to the academy, please email info@harrisgarrard.org.uk or call the school on 020 8320 4800.

Harris academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement.