£37,584.71 (41 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week)
Grade 8 (Outer London): £41,442 FTE + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
Summary
Do you have extensive administration and PA experience? We are currently looking to appoint a diligent and organised PA to support and oversee diary management for the Principal of Harris Academy Beckenham.
About Us
Harris Academy Beckenham is a happy, energetic and all-inclusive 11-18 academy which is widely recognised as one of the most successful and highest performing schools in Bromley. We retained our ‘Outstanding' judgement in May 2023 following our previous 'Outstanding' inspection in June 2017. We are one of 52 schools in the country to retain this judgment.
The academy is oversubscribed with 1,500 applicants applying each year for 180 places. The academy has a reputation of excellence, high standards of discipline and behaviour and a proven track record of academic success with outcomes significantly above national averages across all measures.
In 2019 we were designated as a ‘World Class' school because of the amazing work we do to develop students' skills, character and competencies which rival and compete with those students from the very best schools internationally. We have since been re-accredited in 2022, confirmation that our Academy is, and continues to be, World Class.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Keeping the Principal's diary and entering all appointments, assisting the Principal to manage their time efficiently and effectively
2. Providing a daily diary and documentation for meetings and maintain an overview of approaching deadlines
3. Taking all telephone calls for the Principal in the first instance, dealing with queries and passing calls on if absolutely necessary
4. Organising meetings and passing on messages between the Principal and staff, students, parents/carers and other external agencies
5. Maintaining the Principal's paper and electronic filing system
6. Clerical duties, telephone calls and secretarial tasks
7. Preparing and proof-reading any documentation required by the Principal.
8. Completing any other tasks as may be reasonably directed by the Principal, within the bounds of this job description.
9. Line management of reception staff
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
1. Qualifications to degree level or Equivalent
2. Knowledge of Microsoft software packages
3. Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
4. Secure knowledge of human resources legislation
5. Basic knowledge of financial procedures
6. Training and Certification in a broad range of Health and Safety areas
7. Knowledge of procurement processes
8. Knowledge of the key principles of staff management
9. Appropriate degree or equivalent level of education
10. Trained in the use of a variety of ICT packages
11. Knowledge of personal assistant roles and responsibilities
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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