- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 210 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Northenden Community School website
Executive Assistant
More than one location, Conn ECT Alliance Trust13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week - term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 7 Pt 26-30 £37280 - £40,777 Actual Salary £31,172 - £34,096. Term time only 39 weeks
What skills and experience we're looking for
As the Connect Alliance Trust executive assistant with excellent communication skills, you will:
- Develop strategic communication systems and processes with all stakeholders. Including the opportunity to be creative in developing the trust website and marketing resources.
- Provide efficient and comprehensive administrative support to the executive leaders to ensure the effective management and leadership of the trust.
- Have exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet challenging deadlines.
- Lead the coordination of trust strategy meetings, networks, collaboratives and external partners meetings.
- Have a high level of confidentiality, judgement and professionalism.
- Be proficient and confident in the use of IT.
- Assist in project management and follow up key actions.
- Be able to build positive relationships at all levels.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment, which is well resourced.
- A friendly and welcoming staff and school community.
- Opportunities to be at the forefront of innovative developments.
- Exceptional professional development opportunities.
An opportunity to creatively develop and shape this new role with experienced executive team members
Flexible working opportunities
Term time only role.
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
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Conn ECT Alliance Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- joan.pennington@connectalliancetrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01618818880
Connect Alliance Trust, based in Manchester, formed in September 2025 and consists of five Manchester Primary Schools. These include, Barlow Hall Primary School, Beaver Road Primary School, Brookburn Community Primary School, Cavendish Community Primary School and Northenden Community School.
The trust is committed to building a strong family of schools, enhancing educational standards and opportunities for our local communities. Our shared vision and values underpin our trust’s development: a commitment to academic excellence, a culture of collaboration and an inclusive environment built on respect. The executive trust leaders have a strong track record in school improvement, having improved schools in need of support and championed the development of teaching talent through local teaching hubs.
School Details
Northenden Community School
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