5 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2024

  • Closing date

    8 July 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    19 June 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week (must be flexible to work between 8am - 5pm) / Term-time only plus 2 weeks

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£23,123 - £26,503pa

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are characterised by how we treat our people

Following internal career progression of the current post holder, we are seeking to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Headteacher with excellent communication, ICT and presentation skills. The successful applicant will have a high degree of attention to detail, a positive ‘can do’ attitude, excellent knowledge of MS Office and be able to operate in a highly confidential manner. We require a highly organised, flexible, enthusiastic and supportive professional who will provide administrative support to the Headteacher and other members of the Leadership team to the highest level.

The appointed person’s personal qualities will include the ability to build strong relationships at all levels and with all stakeholders, being personable but professional at all times with an excellent work ethic.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you and to have you join our excellent team.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • excellent facilities and a well-resourced college
  • friendly and supportive colleagues
  • well motivated students
  • excellent opportunities for professional development

Sir John Thursby has a strong ethos of ‘Belong, Believe, Achieve’ to promote constructive and supportive relationships between all students and staff.

Further details about the role

Further details and application forms are available from the college website or by contacting Lynsey Clayton (on behalf of the Headteacher) as follows:

  • Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT Tel: 01282 682313
  • or email l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
  • Website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am Monday 8th July 2024

Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th July 2024

Interviews: w/c 15th July 2024

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

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About Sir John Thursby Community College

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
1125 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
01282 682313

Mainstream, Foundation, LA maintained, 11-16 Secondary School.

Sir John Thursby Community College is a mixed 11-16, multi-cultural, fully inclusive college which values all students, staff and our community partners. We have over 1,000 students on roll and over 150 staff enjoying working together to provide the best for everyone.

In 2016 Ofsted rated us GOOD in all areas. Our facilities are exceptional for 21st Century learning.

Arranging a visit to Sir John Thursby Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk.

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