United Learning Hiring for PA to the Principal with HR Responsibilities at Portsmouth Full Time

Beacon View Primary Academy is looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic PA to the Principal with HR Responsibilities. In this exciting new role, the successful candidate will support the Principal in a range of administrative and project management duties.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience as a personal assistant, have worked in a school environment and have experience in managing multiple projects. This is an interesting and wide-ranging role, which will be suited to an adaptable and detail-orientated individual. Candidates must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be flexible to change and be able to manage a diverse, but interesting and enjoyable workload, including working with leaders across the cluster of three United Learning schools. The successful candidates will be people-focused, have a positive outlook, be able to build strong relationships with stakeholders and is excited to develop this role.

The ideal candidate will:
Be educated to a good standard and have a minimum of A Level qualification or equivalent with good GCSE (or equivalent) in maths and English, Level C or above.

Touch typist with a minimum speed of 60 words per minute, with a high level of accuracy

Have an excellent command of English, both spoken and written

IT literate with Intermediate knowledge (or above) of Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Forms, Excel, Teams, Word, SharePoint, Visio

Awareness of the need for confidentiality and understanding of the need for GDPR compliance

Is committed to safeguarding the welfare of staff and students

Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines whilst retaining professional composure

Assertive and decisive in decision making

Be an effective and confident communicator with attention to detail

Have good listening skills, be able to fit in well with, and be sensitive to, the existing team

Be a problem solver and have strong analytical and organisational skills

Proactive, flexible and versatile

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of staff, pupils and visitors

Have common sense and a good sense of humour

Smart professional appearance

In return we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a hard-working, yet fun environment that is making a difference to young peoples’ future prospects. In this ever-changing role you will be encouraged to share your skills and be part of our growth and development. Although there will need to be some evening working, by prior arrangement.

We want Beacon View Primary Academy to be the school of choice for families in Paulsgrove and across Portsmouth. Our ambitious curriculum, expertly delivered through high quality evidence-based teaching supports our children to achieve their very best. Our children develop strong learning behaviours in a fully-inclusive environment, where everyone demonstrates respect, responsibility and resilience. Our aim is for Beacon View to light the way for our children to become anything they want to be, making positive contribution to our community and beyond.

We enjoy the benefits of being part of a United Learning and the Portsmouth Cluster, with opportunities to share good practice and collaborate with colleagues across every phase of education. You will be joining the academy at a very exciting time in its development and will benefit from working in a fast paced and innovative environment, making a significant difference to the lives of children and young people.

Additional Information:
A degree of flexibility is required as working hours may vary from time to time to accommodate changing schedules and after school functions.

Beacon View Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore there is an expectation that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS disclosure (formerly known as an enhanced CRB disclosure)

Contact:
If you have any queries, please contact the academy on 02392 375302 from Tuesday 4th January and the team will arrange for Sally Hodgson, Principal, to give you a call to discuss the role with you.