Personal Assistant to the Headteacher/SLT and Clerk to Governors

Salary: G8 - £26,317 - £30,507 pro rata (£25,179 - £29,188 approximate salary) 

Working hours: Full time, 37 hrs per week, Term time + 5 weeks 

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: 1 September 2019  

Application deadline: Monday 15 July 2019 before 9.00am

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational PA.  Could this be you?

Our new colleague will work closely with the Headteacher/SLT team and the School Business Manager providing a high standard of administrative and secretarial support.  The role incorporates the provision of a full range of clerking services to the Academy Council’s Governing Body.  

The scope will be wide ranging and the applicant must demonstrate excellent organisation and interpersonal skills, flexibility, enthusiasm, self-motivation and be a team player as on occasions there would be the requirement to attend meetings beyond the school day.

The Westleigh School enjoys a successful partnership with the Shaw Education Trust, which is a growing multi academy trust.  Working with The Shaw Education Trust also allows colleagues to access a large range of well-established training opportunities and work alongside like-minded professionals across a range of schools.  

The successful candidate will:

• Be flexible and happy to support the school when needed

• Bring rigour and an eye for detail and experience to our ambitious school

• Have a friendly and positive disposition

In return we can offer:

• A forward thinking and innovative Senior Leadership Team

• An open and transparent workplace that has an honest and respectful culture

• Friendly and enthusiastic children

• Caring, friendly colleagues with a strong team spirit and a positive attitude

• Supportive parents and governors

Come and join our Team:

Further details and application forms are available from the school website www.thewestleighschool.co.uk  or by contacting the school.  Completed applications are returnable to Mr Carlton Bramwell (Headteacher), The Westleigh School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh WN7 5NL. 

The Westleigh School (part of The Shaw Education Trust) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Candidates will be required to undergo the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure process.