Executive Assistant to the Principal

THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our Administration team as an Executive Assistant to the Principal to provide the Principal with a full range of secretarial, administrative and clerical duties and personally support the Principal on a daily basis. They will deal independently with enquiries from all-comers including staff, students, parents, visitors, outside agencies, police, local authority etc. and will signpost enquiries to the Principal or relevant member of the Senior Leadership Team.

We are committed to raising standards and improving the outcomes for our students.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a school environment. We offer a high level of continued professional development to make sure that you are successful in the role.

To be successful, you will be:

• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Resilient, with high standards and expectations and strive for excellence in every aspect of school life.
• Committed to the development and progress of students.

WHO WE ARE

Barclay Academy was recently graded Good overall by Ofsted, with Outstanding for Leadership and Management, as well as Personal Development. We are continually developing an academic culture at Barclay Academy where the highest standards are expected of students and staff.

We are part of Future Academies, a Multi-Academy Trust which includes three primary schools and seven secondary schools in and around London and Hertfordshire. We are motivated by a mission of social change and reducing educational inequality. We are unique in our approach to a knowledge-rich curriculum – our school motto is libertas per cultum (freedom through education) – and in our strong emphasis on raising young people’s aspirations and outcomes through the teaching of classical and traditional subjects. Our children and young people study a bespoke curriculum developed by researchers at our Curriculum Centre, which places a focus on developing their cultural literacy and their awareness of the forces, words and events that have shaped our society today.

THE BENEFITS

In return, we can offer:

• Excellent opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive and dedicated staff team.
• Perkbox – staff benefits scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Eyecare scheme.
• Car benefit scheme.
• Close access to the A1 and mainline railway station.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the post of Executive Assistant to the Principal at Barclay Academy, please click on the Apply button to complete an application form.

Closing date: 9.00am on 4th July 2024.

Please note that Future Academies reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Barclay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, both an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Barred List check are required for this role. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.