PA – September start – Brent

PA to Principal  

Location:  Wembley
Salary:  £31,840- £37,306 pro rata. Salary is negotiable based on experience

Contract:  Permanent

Working hours:  Full-time

Start date:  July 2024 (To be confirmed)

Do you have high expectations, a big heart and a passion for creating the right conditions for every pupil to work hard and be happy at school?  

Our mission is to ensure that every pupil leaves confident, articulate, and culturally aware; able to pursue careers they are passionate about, contribute to society and live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives.

Does our mission inspire you to step up to a key role in our team to do your best work and to develop others to do theirs?  

Our school has been on a transformational journey, and we are looking for a new PA that will join the department through the next exciting leap forward as we challenge educational disadvantage by defining an ambitious, replicable and sustainable school model that supports children from communities like ours to thrive at top third universities and highly competitive apprenticeships.

In recruiting our next PA to the Principal, we are seeking the following from applicants:

A commitment to serving our diverse community in Brent and deep alignment to our mission

Confident, professional and warm communication style and an ability to work with a range of stakeholders including pupils, parents, staff and visitors

Excellent written communication and IT skills

A well organised and proactive team player.

You will become part of a close-knit team of enthusiastic colleagues who benefit from the training, guidance and support from the Ark network, one of the country’s top performing school groups.

Qualification criteria

Minimum English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above is essential – further study desirable

Right to work in the UK Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experience of running effective administrative, ideally within a school setting

Experience of providing one-to-one PA support

Experience of diary management.

If you are the PA we have been looking for, then apply today. Shortlisted Teachers will be contacted within 24 hours.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.