Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Personal Assistant to Principal to join our fantastic team at MEA Central
This is a permanent post, working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 4 weeks. The starting salary is £30,700, with a full-time equivalent of £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 Principal and Senior Leadership Team. This is a key role within the 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 Principal and Vice Principals, 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 Principal and Vice Principals, supporting the varied and changing administrative and organisational needs of the school and staff operations as directed by the Principal 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 Principal’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
- Coordinate staff recruitment processes and support onboarding and induction of new staff
- Maintain staff absence records and produce reports for the Principal and HR
- Support staff wellbeing initiatives and communications
- 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
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the Job Description and Person Specification
How to Apply
Please follow the online application process to be considered.
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.
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
- Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
- Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
- Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
- Mental Health First Aid in every school
- Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
- bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk
MEA Central
MEA Central is a thriving 11-16 secondary school in South Manchester, driven by the mission, “A fantastic future for all.” We focus on removing barriers to student success, combining high expectations with warmth and encouragement. Our values of Citizenship, Achievement, and Participation, along with a belief in the power of language, help develop confident, socially responsible young adults.
We offer a challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum to prepare students for GCSEs, further education, and life beyond. Our high expectations are matched by efforts to ignite intellectual passions, fostering autonomous, fulfilled learners. Beyond academics, our exceptional pastoral care and extensive extra-curricular program ensure students gain cultural capital and succeed in areas like sport, music, drama, and community activities.
MEA Central has been graded as good by Ofsted.
"Pupils at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central are incredibly proud and happy to be a part of a diverse and respectful community. Everyone can be themselves. Pupils are considerate of one another. They do their best to model the school's core values. They strive to work hard, be kind and take part"
Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.meacentral.org.uk/
Job Application Information
Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk