Personal Assistant

This is an important role providing comprehensive administrative, organisational and personal support to senior leaders so that they can work effectively and maintain focus on school priorities. The postholder will support the smooth running of the leadership team through effective diary management, communication, documentation, meeting coordination and support for whole-school initiatives., The successful candidate will:

• Provide high-quality administrative and personal support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage leadership diaries, meetings, visits, communication, correspondence and delegated actions with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare, compile and coordinate reports, meeting documentation, minutes and action tracking to support timely decision-making.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparatory materials and follow-up actions.
• Act as a key point of contact for enquiries directed to the Senior Leadership Team, including enquiries involving students, parents and carers, and external agencies.
• Manage confidential information, correspondence and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Support the complaints process and assist with Subject Access Request administration.
• Coordinate policy, Handbook Hub, website, marketing, database, filing, expenses, travel, accommodation and event administration.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues, students, parents and carers, external agencies, suppliers and Trust stakeholders.
• Support school and Trust priorities through accurate administration, effective communication and a responsive approach to delegated work., Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day., Maiden Erlegh School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
1. I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, the personal email I have provided on this document can be uploaded to Every to process my onboarding paperwork 2. I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, the personal email I have provided on this document can be uploaded to National College to receive my induction training 3. I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, that I consent to processing my DBS check using the personal details provided. 4.
• Please write your personal statement here
  
  We are looking for someone who:
• Has strong administrative, organisational and communication skills.
• Can manage competing priorities, deadlines and detailed information accurately.
• Works with a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• Can anticipate needs, think critically and offer practical solutions.
• Is confident liaising with senior leaders, colleagues, students, parents and carers, external agencies and suppliers.
• Can prepare documentation, coordinate meetings and track actions effectively.
• Is able to work independently when appropriate while contributing positively to a wider team.
• Shares the Trust's commitment to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  
  Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5000 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.
We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference-a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning. Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise; it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people. You can learn more about working with us and hear from colleagues across our Trust by clicking here to visit our website.

Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including: Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service ME Day - One additional day's leave each year for a significant personal event Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible) Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes