Headteacher's PA

37 hours per week, 44 weeks per annum

QEGSMAT is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Headteachers PA to join our hardworking and high achieving team at Chellaston Academy.

The right candidate needs to be very organised. They will need to be experienced as well as friendly and approachable, working well as part of the team and being confident in communicating effectively in order to get the job done. It is expected that the successful candidate will have prior school office experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide support during busy periods and organise meetings for the Headteacher, as well as taking phone messages and providing administrative support wherever needed. You will be confident liaising with other staff and parents and will be friendly and approachable as well as professional at all times.

We offer candidates:

• Support, mentoring and professional learning appropriate to the post.
• A forward looking, hardworking and enthusiastic team of staff with the desire and skills to improve outcomes.
• Staff and students are committed to working together to build a positive learning environment, ensuring continuing success for all students.
• Our core values include hard work and personal courtesy. We firmly believe that the aim of always doing one's best is the key to sustained success.

Chellaston Academy is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust’s values are for students to ‘Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed.’ Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.

At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that exceptional workforce creates exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. We support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient, and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society.

Why work for us?

• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.68% for support staff. With access to Teacher Pension Scheme employer contributions of 23.4% for Teachers. 
• 22 days holiday rising up to 25 days after five years’ service; plus an extra 4 days’ leave (known as extra statutory and concessionary) for support staff.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Access to Flu Vaccines.
• Opportunity to work flexibly.

If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this. 

Please use the Quick Apply button.

Closing date for applications:   5th June 2022

Interview date: TBC

QEGSMAT is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK. Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding