PA to Headteacher
The Wellington Academy
Wiltshire
- £18,649 - £19,803 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- F9-F11
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2021
- Apply by:
- 2 August 2021
Job overview
PA to the Headteacher
Required for September 2021
Salary: F9-F11 £20,903- £22,183
Actual Salary: £18,649-£19,803
Working Hours: 37 Per Week, Term Time plus 2 weeks
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 08.00-16.00. Fri 08.00-15.30
Overview:
The Wellington Academy are seeking to appoint an ambitious and innovative PA to provide full administrative support for the Headteacher, Deputy Headteachers and ad hoc support to all Heads of Year and Student Managers.
Why choose us?
The Wellington Academy opened in 2009 to serve Tidworth, Ludgershall and the surrounding area: an area with a significant military presence. Consequently, we are proud to educate a large number of children from service families and with the growing super-garrison based on Salisbury Plain we expect our numbers to continue to rise.
The Wellington Academy joined the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust on 1st April 2020 and are following their approach to teaching. By joining the Trust, it brings a whole wealth of exciting CPD opportunities.
What we offer?
• A great placed accessible school, situated in a pleasant location
• To work with a dedicated team of professionals who are keen to learn and develop.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop through mentorship and coaching
• Onsite parking
• Pension Scheme
• Fantastic benefit scheme with discounts on food and clothes retailers, to holiday and cinema, online fitness and recipes from Hello Fresh.
Main Responsibilities
• To provide an efficient, comprehensive and confidential support service to the Headteacher and to support the aims ethos of The Wellington Academy
• To Act as a ‘gatekeeper’ and manage the flow of contact to the Headteacher, filtering all communications and exercising judgement with regard to the degree of urgency and high standards of tact and diplomacy in the referral of matters.
• To manage and co-ordinate the Headteacher’s diary and organize meetings, as appropriate.
• To note and co-ordinate the Headteacher’s follow up actions at the end of key meetings and from correspondence.
• Screen phone calls, enquiries and requests and handle them when appropriate.
• Meet and greet visitors at all levels of seniority.
• Organise and attend meetings and ensure the head is well prepared for meetings.
• Undertake training to become a Qualified First Aider and Fire Warden.
• To undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of the post
The right candidate will have:
• Educated to level 3 (to include GCSE Maths and English)
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills- ability to compose letters accurately.
• Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions.
• Highly organized and ability to plan.
• Ability to approach all confidential matters with discretion, sensitivity and diplomacy preserving the integrity of school information and complying with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
• Committed and enthusiastic
• Love of working in an environment that is centered on children.
• Previous experience of working in a school environment within administration, or in a working environment as a Personal Assistant.
Please download an application pack.
Please note CV’s are not accepted..
Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions and cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process.
If previous employment has included working with children that at least one reference must be from this employment regardless of whether this is current or most recent employment. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
Attached documents
About The Wellington Academy
The Wellington Academy, as part of the Ascend Learning Trust, offers opportunities that are quite unique in a state school. There is something for every student to participate in; be it the Combined Cadet Force; Wheeler programme; Global Leadership China project; The Talent Tap and China Internship, as well as having a host of other opportunities to succeed both at school or beyond. This year a large group of our students have had the opportunity to serve internships in top London companies and also work in China and Thailand at our sister schools for a year.
Our curriculum is focused on ensuring every student is equipped to leave school ready to achieve their dreams and fulfil their goals. In addition to English, Maths and Science we continue to reintroduce more of the creative subjects. We know the impact these can have on building confidence and an enjoyment of school. We want students to have the chance to exhibit their talents, be it in drama, dance, music or sport. The Academy’s stunning theatre, dance studio, music practice rooms and sporting facilities are second to none and we look forward to sharing these talents with you as parents/carers through performances at school.
The Wellington Academy sits at the heart of the community. It is here to serve and we work closely with charities and our local primary schools. We provide support in the delivery of subjects such as French and run sports days. We value our close ties with other organisations; it is likely that your child will already know us well! Our links with the army are very strong; we welcome the diversity and cultural variety its presence gives to the school. Children who have recently moved from other parts of the country, returned from abroad and those who have joined our Boarding House, offer an insight into an international world with all its unlimited potential.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Ascend Learning 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. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual-orientation or religion.
Please note any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment, regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment, any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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