Heron Hall is an eight-form entry mixed secondary academy and sixth form, part of North Star Community Trust, whose mission is to inspire children and young people to thrive both academically and socially, and to prepare them for an ever-changing world. As you walk into Heron Hall, you get a feeling of pride, of being somewhere everyone matters, where no one is left behind and where every single student can reach their full potential. The high aspirations of our staff, inspires our children to work hard and stretch themselves.

Our Business and Administration Team at NSCT provides essential centralised support to four academies across the Trust. The team ensures THE smooth day-to-day operations across the Trust TO enable school leaders and teachers to focus on delivering high-quality education.

The Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide executive-level support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team at Heron Hall Academy. This pivotal role will ensure the smooth operation of the Headteacher’s office and wider school administration, managing communications, coordinating schedules and handling administrative tasks with professionalism and discretion. As a key point of contact for staff, Trust leadership and external stakeholders, you will play a vital role in supporting the academy’s vision and daily operations.

The role is Term Time + 3 weeks.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable individual with:

✔️ Proven experience as an executive assistant or personal assistant, ideally in an educational setting.
✔️ Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage complex schedules and priorities.
✔️ Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
✔️ High attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
✔️ Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar platforms.
✔️ A positive, solution-focused attitude and a commitment to supporting the academy’s ethos and values.

What We Offer

Our pledge is to offer a supportive, caring, meaningful place to work and learn. Being an employer of choice is our continued aspiration. We offer a range of benefits to our staff:

• North Star Wellbeing Scheme, covering a range of healthcare cover and benefits
• Career pathways and leadership development
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Promote manageable workloads and support a healthy work life balance
• Generous pension scheme
• Subsidised lunches in our canteen
• Cycle scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Many other perks and discounts

📅 Apply Now and become part of the Heron Hall Academy team!

Early applications are therefore encouraged as this vacancy may close if we receive sufficient applications.  

Please note we do not accept CVs and you must apply via My New Term.

Safeguarding Statement

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other checks relevant to their role, in line with safer recruitment practices.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

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