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PA to the Principal

PA to the Principal

Corelli College Co-operative Academy

Blackheath

  • Expired
Salary:
Circa £30k per annum + 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
February 2018
Apply by:
22 January 2018

Job overview

About the role: Corelli College have a rare opportunity for a talented and suitably experienced PA to the Principal.  This is a key role with the main responsibility being to provide a high-level of support to the Principal and also their wider Leadership Team, and the role also involves acting as manager for Reception and the Media Resources Officer. Our successful candidate will operate in a positive and proactive way demonstrating a high level of initiative, competence and confidentiality across all areas of the school's activities. You must be able to work to a highly professional and organised standard at all times. This is a great opportunity for either those with experience in the education sector, or alternatively a candidate who is seeking to get into this sector and has the transferable skills.  

The working basis of this role is full-time (35 hours per week).  Please consult the Job Description by clicking here for clarification about the responsibilities and duties of the role.  

Being part of Corelli College:  Corelli College Co-operative Academy is a vibrant centre of learning with the highest expectations for each one of our 1150 students.  We are a diverse community where everyone is valued, respected and trusted, where we all work together and celebrate success.  Students thrive within a culture of high aspiration, with no cap on ambition, building the skills to lead healthy, happy and successful lives.   At present Corelli College is in advanced discussions with Leigh Academies Trust regarding joining the Trust in late 2017.  By joining the Trust we hope to accelerate our improvement and ensure strong foundations for future growth and success.  We also believe that being part of the Trust will enable us to work more collaboratively with other academies within the Trust as well as share resources that will ultimately benefit our students and the community that we serve.  

For more information on working as part of Leigh Academies Trust please visit our careers pages

What are we looking for in you:  We seek to recruit talented individuals that can not only help to build the success of our academies but also people that are engaging and passionate about what they do. We believe that the successful candidate will be out-going, highly personable and have considerable discretion. They will have very high professional standards, be highly organised and demonstrate integrity in all they do.  First rate IT and literacy skills are essential. You will be comfortable in dealing with a range of stakeholders from central and local government officials, senior staff, governors, sponsors and a diverse range of individuals and groups within the local community. 

Diversity at our core:  We are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

We are committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.

About Corelli College Co-operative Academy

Based in Blackheath, London, Corelli College Co-operative Academy is a secondary mainstream school for students aged between 11 and 19. It is a non-denominational establishment which gained academy status in September 2011. The school became a specialist arts college in 2005. 

Principal

Zara Tippey

Values and Vision

The school believes every student should have an active role in school life. This includes participating in activities outside of the classroom. Pupils should take responsibility for their actions and give guidance to other who may need help, especially to the younger pupils. The students are encouraged to have positive mindsets and be involved in the life of the local community. The school is a union and everyone is expected to be treated as equals. 

Ofsted report

“The principal, with determined support from senior and middle leaders, has taken uncompromising action to improve the college. There is an absolute commitment to rapid improvement from all leaders and governors. Work to tackle the college’s weaknesses is increasingly successful. As a result, pupils’ experiences of college are positive and outcomes are on an upward path. Pupils’ personal development and welfare are strong. Pupils express eloquent support for the college, praising their teachers and the diversity of the community. The progress of Year 11 pupils in English and mathematics is improving and close to national figures results are improving and nearly all of those taking advanced courses go on to university.”

View Corelli College Co-operative Academy’s latest Ofsted report

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