PA to the Headteacher, Stoke Park School

This is an exciting time to join The Futures Trust. The Trust is passionate about building brighter futures for the young people who attend its schools, and is a rapidly growing and successful Multi Academy Trust driven by a set of compelling values:

1. Learners First – young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon the educational benefit of our pupils and students within a safe and supportive environment

2. It’s About Learning – young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon developing and improving the learning of pupils and students underpinned by harmonious and trusting relationships

3. No Barriers – no excuses, only support to ensure young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees maximise the academic achievement of pupils and students whilst enabling them to develop and flourish as well

We are seeking to appoint a highly professional and competent individual to deliver a comprehensive and confidential administrative service to the Headteacher and Governing Body at Stoke Park School.

Utilising your excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills you will provide efficient and effective support to the Headteacher’s Office, including diary management, receiving internal and external telephone calls, visitors and correspondence, dealing with enquiries and arranging meetings and hospitality.

You will be committed to building brighter futures and will liaise with parents, staff, Governors, Trustees and external agencies on behalf of the Headteacher; representing the Headteacher’s Office and supporting a range of activities including organising events, co-ordinating admissions arrangements and ensuring that school policies are up to date.

You will have a minimum of 2 years’ proven experience of successfully carrying out relevant administrative activities along with high level note taking and word processing skills, and will possess both a relevant level 3 qualification and GCSE’s grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)

This is a full time post requiring a flexible approach to working hours, including occasional work during evenings and school holidays with advance notification. Relevant experience of working in an education context is preferred but not essential.

Work Pattern
Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week
term time only plus 1 week (39 weeks)

Relevant Dates
Closing date: Sunday 3rd March 2019
Interview date: TBC

Application forms and further details are available by contacting the School on telephone number 02476 450 215 or email chantelle.bayliss@thefuturestrust.org.uk.

Please note that all applications must be received on an application form. We do not accept CV’s. Applications should be returned to chantelle.bayliss@thefuturestrust.org.uk  or to Stoke Park School, Dane Road, CV2 4JW, marked for the attention of Chantelle Bayliss, HR Director.

What makes us a good employer?
The Trust recognises that people's needs will change throughout their working lives and is committed to developing and delivering working practices and policies that are responsive to this. In addition to opportunities for professional development the Trust offers attractive reward and benefits packages including competitive rates of pay, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, online discount at retail, travel, theme park and other leisure providers, policies to support family and carer commitments, Occupational Health services and career pathways across the Trust.T

The Futures Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.