Personal Assistant to the Principal
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Position Overview & Specifications
INFORMATION PACK
Personal Assistant to the Principal at Altrincham Grammar school for Girls
Required as soon as possible
Overview of the Role
The successful candidate for this role will be a highly organised, enthusiastic and competent professional, with successful experience in administrative work. The postholder will act as the Principal’s PA, in order to support the Principal in meeting the varied and changing administrative and organisational needs of the school. The post-holder will also manage the school’s email inbox and other means of communication, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders by relevant staff.
The full job description, person specification and application link are on our current vacancies page: https://www.bright-futures.co.uk/join-us/job-vacancies/current-vacancies/
WHY WORK FOR US?
We offer a great opportunity to join an organisation which really lives its values. Our working environment is very inclusive and whilst you can expect to be challenged in your role, you will be supported through professional learning, treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please see the Equality,
Diversity, an Inclusion statementon our website.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: NJC scale points 12 to 19 (Bright Futures scale 5). The pay is £24,496 rising to £27,852 per annum. Pay progression is linked to performance.
Working weeks: The role will work all year round, a total of 52 weeks.
Hours: 36.25 hours per week over 5 days. Flexible working will be considered, please discuss at interview if you wish this to be considered.
Holidays: You will be paid for the prorate equivalent of26 days, plus 8 public holidays. This increases to 31 days plus 8 public holidays after 5 years’ service.
Pension: Local government pension scheme. Please take a look at the website: https://www.gmpf.org.uk/or Local Government Scheme • Local Pensions Partnership Administration (lppapensions.co.uk).
Other: We offer salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing bikes used for travel to work and technology for personal use, through monthly interest free salary deductions.
We also offer opportunities for professional development.
For a full explanation of our employment offer please see the booklet on our website:
Our-Employment-Terms-November-2022.pdf (bright-futures.co.uk)
Our application form is available online, along with the disclosure of criminal background form. The portal link is https://bfet.jotform.com/231552743567966. Alternatively, you can click Apply Now on this role via the current vacancies page of our website. Please upload the forms by 9 am on Wednesday 21 June 2023
The selection will take place on Monday 26 June 2023. You will be notified after the closing date whether you have been shortlisted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,496.00-£27,852.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Altrincham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- QTS (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 21/06/2023
Reference ID: PA to principal
Expected start date: 19/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Personal Assistant to the Principal roles across ALTRINCHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,496 - £27,852 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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