Executive Assistant & Communications Lead

Studley High School, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7QX

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-time, 37 hours a week Term time only + 2 weeks but could also be full year, generally Mon- Thurs 8.30-4.30 Friday 8.30-4pm Friday but with some flexibility required to attend Trust Board/ Meetings with CEO
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale Point 16 - 24

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Title: Executive Assistant & Communications Lead

Location: Redditch Area (with some travel across Shires MAT schools)

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours a week Term time only + 2 weeks but could also be full year, generally Mon- Thurs 8.30-4.30 Friday 8.30-4pm Friday but with some flexibility required to attend Trust Board/ Meetings with CEO. Pay Scale: Scale 5 SO1 16-24 £30,518 - £35,412 (Full Year) Role Reports to: CEO

Overview

As Executive Assistant & Communications Lead, you will provide high-level strategic and operational support to the CEO and Trust Executive Team, enabling them to drive excellence across the Shires Multi Academy Trust.

In line with the Trust’s commitment to inclusive, proactive, and dynamic practice, the postholder will ensure that communications are clear, positive, and aligned with the Trust’s mission that everyone can flourish.

This role strengthens collaboration across our family of schools each with high levels of autonomy but united by shared systems, values, and ambitions. The postholder will support the CEO in day-to-day projects, organisation and processes, help the Trust communicate its achievements, support staff and pupil success, and highlight the positive impact of a growing, forward-thinking MAT.

Application Process:

To apply, please send your completed application form, along with a two-page covering letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification, to HR @shiremat.org.uk

• Closing Date for Applications: Friday 20th February 2026 10am
• Interviews: Week Commencing 2nd March 2026.

For further information and to download the application form, please visit our website: Vacancies | Shires MAT.

If you would like further information, please email HR @shiresmat.org.uk who will be happy to organise a telephone call to discuss the role.

What the school offers its staff

This role strengthens collaboration across our family of schools each with high levels of autonomy but united by shared systems, values, and ambitions. The postholder will support the CEO in day-to-day projects, organisation and processes, help the Trust communicate its achievements, support staff and pupil success, and highlight the positive impact of a growing, forward-thinking MAT.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Shires Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to Enhanced DBS check, a prohibition from teaching check and in accordance with our statutory obligations under KCSIE, Shires MAT is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on appointed candidates. This helps identify any incidents/issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the Shires
MAT might want to explore with you. The Trust is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Shires Recruitment Brochure.pdf - 5.15 MB (opens in new tab)

Executive Assistant & Communications Lead JD and Person Spec.docx - 30 KB (opens in new tab)

About Studley High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 829 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Studley High School website
• Email address: ccasey@shiresmat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/studley-high-school

At Studley High School we believe that we can transform lives. We believe that every pupil is unique and has boundless potential to fulfil a happy and rewarding life. We go the extra mile in supporting the development and learning of every child and work as a united community to do the right things in the right way. We believe that we are a unique school and that success shines through, in so many ways, every day and we welcome you to join in that experience.

Studley High School is an outstanding 11 – 16 mixed Academy school with capacity for 835 students. It is a community where pupils care for one another and staff work tirelessly to support all pupils as they develop.

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