Personal Assistant to the Principal
Ely College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2SH10 days remaining to apply
Closing date
18 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,369.00 - £30,229.00 Annually (Actual)
Personal Assistant to the Principal job summary
Personal Assistant to the Principal
Salary Details: Grade 8, Points 19-24 £31,067 - £34,314 FTE (Actual Salary £27,369 - £30,229)
Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
We have an exciting opportunity for a Personal Assistant to the Principal to join our team at Ely College. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking individual who possesses strong administration and communication skills to support our Principal and oversee several lines of responsibility.
The Opportunity:
To join a strong, supportive and caring staff body where staff feel valued.
Contributing valuable support to the smooth running of the school and success of the young people who attend Ely College.
The ideal candidate will:
Have a good educational background, including GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
Strong administration skills and competent in office software.
Ability to proactively contribute to multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity.
Be able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ attitude.
About Meridian Trust
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
Cycle to work scheme
Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
Free on-site parking
Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
Ely College
In 2019 Ely College was rated as GOOD with OUTSTANDING leadership and management. This comes just three years after joining CMAT (now Meridian Trust) and is an accurate reflection of all the hard work and dedication that staff have put in to transforming the college over the last three years.
Our vision is to ensure every student receives an inspiring education which will equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom. We have an unwavering focus on progress, which is underpinned by a strong partnership with parents and the community ensuring that our students are a credit to the College. Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust is a success story that continues to grow and part of their success is down to the ability to Recruit, Develop and Retain the very best staff.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications: 28th February 2025
Interviews will be held shortly after closing.
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Ely College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1628 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ely College website
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