An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, professional PA to Executive Headteacher with previous experience of supporting school leadership, to join Appleton Academy.   The person appointed to this post will occupy a key role within the Academy and will be entrusted to provide outstanding support to our Executive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.   

The successful candidate will be pivotal in ensuring leaders are supported to allow them to focus their energy and resources on the strategic oversight and continuing improvement of Appleton Academy.   This will be achieved by maintaining an excellent level of support for, understanding of and management of key facets of school business, and ensuring the organisation and smooth running of the workload and responsibilities of school leaders, particularly the Executive Headteacher.

 The successful candidate will:

• Provide outstanding, professional support to the Executive Headteacher and School Leadership Team
• Be confident in solving complex problems and working with colleagues at all levels
• Provide a high level school business management administrative service
• Plan, review and organise diaries, resources and the allocation of tasks to ensure the smooth running of the work streams of the Executive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Be confident, calm and self-assured in managing complex and challenging enquiries, complaints and communications
• Be self-sufficient, resourceful and motivated to manage tasks with discretion and professionalism
• Promote and assist in overseeing the safeguarding of student welfare

We can offer:

• A supportive team of staff and collaboration with the Trust Central Team
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking and use of on site gym
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Craig Armitage, Executive Services Manager, by emailing info@appletonacademy.co.uk in the first instance.   Further details about our school can also be found on our website www.appletonacademy.co.uk. 

If you are interested in applying for this role, please do so by submitting an online application via MyNewTerm.  CVs or applications via Indeed or submitted directly to school will not be accepted.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

 Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice.  We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.  We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations.  We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable.  Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form.  Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.