Personal Assistant to Principal

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Personal Assistant to Principal to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week. The starting salary is £28,507 and the full time equivalent is £33,143, Grade 6. About the role We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional individual to provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. This is a key role within the school and academy, requiring excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy school environment. The successful candidate will act as the primary Personal Assistant to the Headteacher, ensuring the smooth coordination of diaries, meetings, governance administration and school-wide processes. We’re looking for someone who Has excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise effectively Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills Has experience working in a busy administrative environment Is confident managing confidential information with discretion and professionalism Has excellent ICT skills, ideally including Office 365 and School MIS Works well both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Is committed to supporting the vision, ethos and values of the Trust Main purpose of the job You will act as Personal Assistant to the Headteacher, supporting the varied and changing administrative and organisational needs of the school and staff operations as directed by the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. You will work collaboratively with staff and parents to support pupil wellbeing and promote the vision, ethos and culture of the Trust. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate the Headteacher's diary, meetings and key events Organise business travel, appointments and high-level meetings, including preparing and distributing documentation Provide professional administrative support for meetings, including comprehensive minute-taking Maintain accurate and secure filing systems, including electronic policy records Liaise with the Governing Body and coordinate meetings and associated documentation Ensure statutory policies are reviewed, maintained and published in line with requirements Support the organisation of school events such as Open Evenings and Induction Days How to apply Please follow the online application process to be considered. This job will be closing on Sunday 26 April and interviews will be in early May. All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.