Job Title:  Executive Assistant to the Principal

Terms: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the role

Salary: Plymouth Grade F, (SCP 22 – 25) £33,699 - £36,363

Location: Ivybridge Community College

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust at Ivybridge Community College.

The Executive Assistant to the Principal plays a critical role in the effective leadership and external representation of the College. Acting as the primary liaison for the Principal’s Office, the postholder provides high-level executive, administrative and professional support, ensuring the smooth operation, reputation and effectiveness of the Principal’s work. 

 The role acts as a visible and trusted face of the College, managing sensitive communications, complex stakeholder relationships and high-profile interactions with professionalism, discretion and integrity. The postholder operates with a strong understanding of statutory education and public sector contexts, working in line with the Nolan Principles of Public Life, and exercising sound judgement at all times.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a high level of flexibility in order to respond to the changing priorities and demands of supporting the Principal and wider leadership team.

Please note, the closing date is indicative and we may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details.

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact HR on 01752 691000.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.

Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).

Ivybridge Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; therefore, all posts will be subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and all other relevant pre-employment checks.