Personal Assistant to the Principal
Firth Park Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
13 May 2025 at 11:51am
Date listed
29 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
- £23350 - £25740 per annum
Personal Assistant to the Principal job summary
Salary: NJC 11-17 £23,350 - £25,740 (actual), £27,269 - £30,060 (FTE salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time +5)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Help shape success behind the scenes: Become an essential part of the team as a Personal Assistant to the Principal.
We are looking for a dedicated, organised, and experienced Personal Assistant to become a key member of our supportive team at Firth Park. This role will involve providing direct daily support to the Principal, managing their calendar, coordinating events and meetings, and handling essential paperwork to ensure smooth operations.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven administrative experience, with a strong ability to manage tasks and workflows effectively
* Previous experience as a Personal Assistant (PA) or in a similar executive support role
* Ability to work efficiently at pace, adapting to changing priorities and demands
* Exceptional organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with staff and external stakeholders
* Proficiency in office software (e.g. Google Workspace)
* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
* A qualification in Business Administration or a related field is advantageous
* Experience in event coordination and meeting management is advantageous
* A positive, can-do attitude with a collaborative approach to teamwork
About our school:
Firth Park Academy is a dynamic and inclusive secondary school, proud to be at the heart of our local community. With nearly 1,200 students, we are one of the largest schools in Sheffield. As we embark on an exciting new chapter with the appointment of our new Principal, we remain focused on our clear vision: putting students at the heart of everything we do. We believe in collaboration and maintaining high standards across all aspects of our work. Our ambitious and inclusive curriculum is designed to help every student thrive both academically and socially..
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Closing date: 13th May 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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 Firth Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1189 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Firth Park Academy website
Firth Park Academy has an exceptionally well-qualified, talented, experienced and enthusiastic team of staff. We are a mission led organisation and our mission is;
We will provide every child with an excellent education, in every classroom every day.
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