HEADTEACHER'S PA

Location

Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT (1124 on roll)

Tel: 01282 682313
School website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

We are characterised by how we treat our people

Following internal career progression of the current post holder, we are seeking to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Headteacher with excellent communication, ICT and presentation skills. The successful applicant will have a high degree of attention to detail, a positive ‘can do’ attitude, excellent knowledge of MS Office and be able to operate in a highly confidential manner. We require a highly organised, flexible, enthusiastic and supportive professional who will provide administrative support to the Headteacher and other members of the Leadership team to the highest level.

The appointed person’s personal qualities will include the ability to build strong relationships at all levels and with all stakeholders, being personable but professional at all times with an excellent work ethic.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you and to have you join our excellent team.

We can offer you:

excellent facilities and a well-resourced college

friendly and supportive colleagues

well motivated students

excellent opportunities for professional development

Sir John Thursby has a strong ethos of ‘Belong, Believe, Achieve’ to promote constructive and supportive relationships between all students and staff.

Must be flexible to work between 8am – 5pm / Term time only + 2 weeks / Required from 1st September 2024 or sooner

Further details and application forms are available from the college website or by contacting Lynsey Clayton (on behalf of the Headteacher) as follows:

Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT   Tel: 01282 682313 or email l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Website:  www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date:  9am Monday 8th July 2024
Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th July 2024
Interviews: w/c 15th July 2024

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks. 

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

Mr Matt Renshaw, Headteacher Designate

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.