Salary:
£25,863 - £26,723 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
Easter 2025
Apply by:
26 January 2025
Job overview
Maternity Cover
Easter 2025 to January 2026
Outwood Academy City Fields is an 11-16 academy based in the friendly cathedral city of Wakefield. The Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022. We joined the Outwood Family of Schools in 2018. Excellent teaching and the highest standards of behaviour are at the heart of everything we do, and we champion innovation in all aspects of learning.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to provide efficient and effective support to the Principal and act as a member of the academy’s Senior Leadership Team. In addition, the post holder will assume the responsibility of Office Manager; line managing the academy’s Reception/Admin function. As Clerk to the Academy Council, the post holder will clerk all meetings and provide administrative support on behalf of the Chair.
The successful candidate will come from an administrative background. Previous experience of leading and motivating staff; providing clear vision and direction would be desirable though support will be provided. Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to gain credibility at all levels are essential. Well-developed ICT skills and an understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality will be vital to the role. Owing to the nature of the post, candidates should be flexible and appreciate attendance to evening meetings.
Closing date: Midday on 26 January 2025.
Interview date: 29 January 2025.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
About Outwood Academy City Fields
Address: Warmfield View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4SF, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 1924 298752
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: Michelle Colledge-Smith
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