Salary:
Band 3 Professional. (29,981 – 34,649)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
26 January 2025
Job overview
Salford City Academy is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Associate Principal. We wish to appoint an outstanding individual who can support us in the next stage of our journey towards excellence and provide a high level of service to the Principal.
This is a key role which requires exceptional organisational skills, the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, and a proactive approach to supporting the smooth running of the school. You will play a vital part in ensuring the Principal’s time is used effectively and efficiently, contributing to the success of the leadership team and the wider school community.
For the right candidate, there could be opportunities to progress within the role and develop further leadership across the school. You will ensure a friendly, effective, and highly professional service is provided to all stakeholders.
This is a rewarding role for an organised and efficient individual to play a pivotal role in a busy and forward-thinking school.
Salford City Academy is an exciting place to work; our students are high-achieving and ambitious, and our staff are committed and very well qualified, sharing an ambition that all of the students we serve deserve an excellent education. You will demonstrate impeccable professionalism, unwavering determination, and relentless optimism.
There is no better time to join our academy. We continue to improve year on year, our academy is oversubscribed, enabling us to expand our team significantly and invest heavily in the school building and site. Please read further information below and watch our ‘Why join us’ video to find out more! Please contact us to organise a visit and see the academy firsthand.
Why choose us?
High achieving school – verified by Ofsted and through our GCSE results.
Salford City Academy is highly ambitious and very successful 11-16 academy which is part of the United Learning Multi-academy Trust. In February 2022, Ofsted judged the academy to continue to be a good school citing ‘Pupils at Salford City Academy said that they enjoy coming to school to learn. They feel happy and safe at school.’ Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They are polite, courteous and well-mannered. Leaders do not tolerate any derogatory behaviour. Pupils respect each other’s differences.’
Academic results at the academy have improved significantly from 2019. We were delighted to celebrate our best ever results in 2024 which place us in the top two schools in Salford for progress.
What do we offer:
Disruption free learning
We believe passionately that students should learn in a disruption-free environment. Our expectations of behaviour are very high, and we believe that all of our students are capable of meeting them. We accept no excuses for disruption to learning or poor behaviour. We have a very clear and well-structured behaviour system which supports this.
Excellent continuous professional development and collaboration
Salford City Academy is committed to professional development; all staff are expected to actively participate in a programme of continuing professional development (CPD). We work collaboratively, share good practices, and have a Trust-wide approach to development. We ensure that we have the right people in the right place, doing the job that is needed to build excellent provision for our children and young people. Staff are supported professionally to ensure they can do that and are valued and recognised for their work. We have an extensive professional development programme within the academy, where staff are involved in reflective practice, coaching, weekly deliberate practice, and CPD focused on academy, subject, and individual priorities.
United Learning schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resources, simplifying work processes and managing workloads for an improved work-life balance. Our approaches within the academy support this so that our main focus can be on planning and delivering high-quality teaching and learning. For example, all behaviour and detentions are managed centrally by the Inclusion Team. This allows teachers the time and capacity to deliver high-quality lessons and supports their workload and well-being.
Staff will form a dynamic team who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to instilling the qualities of Responsibility, Excellence, Aspiration, Commitment, and Teamwork in the next generation of children, preparing them for successful, fulfilling, and enjoyable adult lives.
We also offer a wide range of other employee benefits to all of our staff in return for their commitment to our schools, and to help contribute towards improving their overall well-being.
To apply, please complete the online application form by clicking ‘apply here’
Closing Date: 26th January
Interviews: Week commencing 27th January
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.
About Salford City Academy
* Northfleet Road, Peel Green, Eccles, Manchester
* Lancashire
* M30 7PQ
* United Kingdom
+44 161 789 5359
About Us
Judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2022, the school has continued to expand and improve year on year. The school population has grown by over 300 students in the last 4 years, reflecting how highly the academy is regarded in the wider community. Families in the local area value the nurture and challenge that we provide for their children and are supportive of high standards and expectations.
Our ‘Culture of Excellence’ values underpin everything we do, from strategic planning to lesson delivery and House events! Our values support academic achievement and personal growth so that students leave us prepared for the next exciting chapter in their lives.
Benefits at SCA
Staff and students benefit from a modern and well-equipped school, state-of-the-art technologies, and a wealth of resources to support our drive for success. With benefits including excellent well-being initiatives, disruption-free learning, and a highly regarded professional development programme, Salford City Academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work.
Salford City Academy is part of United Learning Trust, the largest multi-academy trust in the UK. United Learning’s ethos of ‘Best in Everyone’ is demonstrated in the extensive range of support networks for all aspects of school, fantastic training and career development opportunities, and an unrivalled employee benefits scheme.
Be Part of an Amazing Team!
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