Are you an experienced and highly organised professional looking for a new role? Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people in a role that really matters? 

The Bishop of Winchester Academy are seeking to appoint an experienced Executive Assistant to the Principal and Vice Principals. This is a critical role within the academy and an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive executive support and co-ordinate a range of strategic and administrative activities to ensure the smooth running of daily operations for our senior leaders while contributing to the academy’s continued success. 

Main duties and responsibilities

In this key role, you will provide executive support to the Principal and Vice Principals, managing diaries, correspondence and key meetings. You’ll act as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders ensuring smooth communication and effective organisation. From co-ordinating events, supporting with the marketing of the academy, and overseeing our policy framework, the role is varied and rewarding.

 Skills and experience

We are seeking a capable and highly organised professional with proven administrative expertise, ideally gained within an education environment. You’ll bring excellent interpersonal skills, strong IT skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and work with an attention to detail under pressure. Experience of supporting senior leaders, alongside the confidence to supervise others when needed is key. Discretion, initiative and strong communication skills are essential, as is a flexible proactive approach to the role.  

 We would be delighted to take you on a tour of the academy and give you the opportunity to meet us and answer any questions regarding the role. 

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising ‘wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils “live life to the full.”’ (Ofsted 2023).  Our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.

We put the welfare of our staff at the heart of everything we do and can offer you:

·         Generous employer pension contribution at 23.6% basic salary

·         CPD opportunities and a generous allowance of INSET days

·         Health benefits including cycle to work scheme, gym discounts and flu jabs

·         Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme

·         Additional benefits like complimentary breakfast and soup, free onsite parking

·         Close proximity to beaches and the Jurassic Coast to assist your work life balance

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Please be aware that due to the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ legislation we do not accept CV’s. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.