Mark Education Trust · Crowborough
Personal Assistant to Executive Headteacher/CEO and the Central Team Start Date: July 2026 or as soon as possible Salary/Grade: Single Status Pay Scale Grade 10, Points 26-28 - £36,380-£38,872. Actual starting salary £33,552 Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave, full time (37 hours per week Monday to Friday), term time only plus 2 additional weeks in the school holidays We are seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Executive Headteacher & CEO together with the Central Team within our dynamic and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced school environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional support at a senior level. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the Executive headteacher’s diary, demonstrating discretion, strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence. If you are committed to excellence, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a meaningful contribution to the success of our schools and the wider Trust community, we would warmly encourage your application. MARK Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in East Sussex that has developed through a steady process of growth and collaboration between local schools. It was originally established on 22 February 2012 as the Beacon Community College Academy Trust, following Beacon Community College’s conversion to academy status in April 2012. In January 2022, the organisation formally rebranded as MARK Education Trust, reflecting a renewed vision to expand and strengthen partnership working across schools. Since then, the trust has grown carefully, welcoming Uplands Academy in September 2022 and continuing its development with the addition of Hailsham Academy in 2025. Throughout its journey, the trust has remained focused on collaboration, sharing expertise, and improving outcomes for young people, guided by its ambition to provide high-quality education and create a community of schools that support each other and strive for excellence. Benefits of working at MARK Education Trust: Flexible working approach Staff recognition initiatives Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher’s Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement (support staff) Access to Wellbeing Support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling Opportunities to share your views through staff surveys and forums Eligibility to access Blue Light Card and discounts Discounted use of Gym & Exercise Classes at Uplands Academy Free parking available onsite or within close proximity to all our schools For further details, please email cburgess@markeducationtrust.org. Ple