Job Description

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Kirkburton Middle School.

Kirkburton Middle School is a thriving, over-subscribed and highly successful school catering for pupils between the ages of 10 and 13. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and pro-active PA to the Headteacher to join our friendly and forward-thinking staff team. The successful candidate will be join the school at a very exciting time in its development; a school that genuinely values the well-being of all staff and that will invest in your ongoing professional development.

You will:

• Act as a personal assistant to the Headteacher and support to the senior leadership team
• Act as the first point of contact within the school for staff, parents and others seeking contact with the Headteacher
• Lead and manage the school office ensuring effective and efficient administrative function.
• Undertake a range of day-to-day administrative functions and manage enquiries efficiently
• Manage the office team and resources to ensure that they are effectively supporting the school, including line management and supervision of administrative staff

In return, we can offer:

• A school which is forward thinking, dedicated to the improving the lives of children and continuously seeks to be the best it can possibly be
• Highly motivated pupils who are polite and eager to learn
• A commitment to your future development through a well-structured CPD programme
• The chance to work as part of a small multi-academy trust who are relentless in their drive to deliver the best learning experiences to their pupils

Visits are warmly welcomed and highly recommended. Should you wish to arrange a visit, please email .

If you wish to apply for the post of PA to the Headteacher then please complete the application documents found on the Trust website:

The closing date for applications is Friday 15th September 2023 at 11.00am.

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 25th September 2023.

If we have not contacted you by Friday 25th September 2023, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this position. The Mast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equality Information

The Mast Academy Trust\'s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows.

We adopt a \'name blind\' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

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