Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We are a family of five primary schools and pride ourselves on being primary focussed
We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards which includes the central services we provide to each school.
We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for staff across our Trust.
Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Local Governing Committees, the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.
We believe that we are stronger together - all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise.
The role of PA to the CEO is an important role as it:
Ensures the smooth running of the CEOs commitments
Ensures we market our schools well to ensure they remain oversubscribed
Ensures we continue to grow the membership of the Trust
Makes a positive first impression for those contacting the Trust. 'First impressions count'
Ensures the smooth running of our governance activities alongside our external provider and carry out the role of company secretary
What is the role?
You will be appointed on grade 7, working 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year on a permanent contract. Your actual salary will be £23,708 - £26,143 per annum (depending on experience).
As the PA to the CEO you will:
Provide a high level, comprehensive & confidential administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, including aspects of the role of company secretary and marketing
Be the first point of contact for all stakeholders (internal and external) wishing to speak to the Chief Executive Officer
Provide day to day secretarial and administrative support for the Chief Executive Officer.
Ensure key aspects of Trust compliance, in role of company secretary
Develop a marketing strategy, ensuring the Trust is promoted in the local community and beyond to support growth
Support the implementation the Trust's vision and values
Ensure that the Trust policies are promoted and adhered to
Contribute in the Trust to developing a learning culture with high expectations in a safe and secure learning environment
Foster effective relationships with parents/carers and students in the Trust
We can offer you:
An ethos of valuing staff and their Professional Development
A stimulating and modern working environment
Competitive salary generous benefits (pension, holiday, discounted fees at our Trust schools)
Employee Assistance Programme (supporting your health and wellbeing)
Networking and support opportunities between the other Trusts and local financial networks
If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch or come and visit us - we would love to meet with you!
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachel Dean via email
Closing date: Midday 6th January 2023
Shortlisting: Afternoon 6th January 2023
Interviews: 10th and 13th January 2023
The interview process consists of two stages. Candidates will be invited to a practical task for stage one and if successful will be invited to a second interview
Additional Information:
Hales Valley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from theRehabilitationof Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: