Job Introduction
Due to the expansion of our Trust, we have a new and exciting opportunity for someone to join the central team supporting the work of our busy CEO. The successful candidate will provide dedicated administrative support to our CEO, ensuring her schedules run smoothly and efficiently. Day-to-day duties will include managing diaries, emails, organising meetings and preparing important documents. Organisational skills and attention to details will be key to helping our organisation operate seamlessly, all while maintaining the highest level of discretion and professionalism.
Our ideal candidate will
• Have previous experience of working in a school-based environment
• Be friendly, but professional and discreet maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Be unflappable (on the surface anyway!)
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be reliable, well organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident using a variety of digital systems including Microsoft Office and Teams
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to deliver information in a succinct way
In return we can offer you:
• The chance to work for an organisation delivering high quality education across all our schools
• Flexible working arrangements
• High quality professional development and leadership support
• Local Government Pension Scheme (including 17.9% employer contribution and 50/50 option)
• Confidential wellbeing support services
• Free Flu vaccinations and eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• General annual leave, increasing with service
• The chance to work with amazing colleagues within a supportive team environment
Application Procedure
Applications should be on University of Winchester Academy Trust application form and individual CV’s will not be accepted. If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. Application forms and further information about the school can be found on the University of Winchester Academy Trust website: University of Winchester Academy Trust - Trust vacancies
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Friday 26th June
For an informal conversation about the post or to arrange to meet our CEO, Nic Wells, please contact the Trust by email at hr@uwinat.co.uk.
Completed application forms should be returned by the closing date to Nic Wells, CEO via email at the above address.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools
We currently do not use AI tools in our recruitment processes; however, we understand that you may choose to use AI tools to help you with your application.
If you do, please remember:
· AI-generated answers can often be generic and impersonal, which may not accurately reflect your qualifications, skills, and experiences
· AI-generated applications may lack the personal touch that human-written applications have, this may make you seem less engaged or interested
· Ensure the information provided genuinely represents your own voice and experience
· You must not provide false or misleading information
· If you rely too heavily on AI you might not develop the necessary skills to communicate your experiences and qualifications effectively in interviews or other stages of the hiring process. This may make you come across to the interviewer as a different person to the one that wrote the application form, and you may not be successful in the interview.
Safer Recruitment Statement
The University of Winchester Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Candidates that are shortlisted will be subject to an online check. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks, including Children’s Barred List. Prior to interview, an online search will be carried out on information that is publicly available as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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