Executive Assistant for the Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust Salary: Terms: Location: Reporting to: Start: Application deadline: Interview date:
£26,822- £30,785 per annum (FTE) –subject to experience 37 hours, Permanent role : Term time + 3 weeks during school holidays. (requirement to attend some evening meetings) Based at The Gryphon School, Sherborne Executive Headteacher and Chair of Trustees As soon as available Monday 29th January 2018 During week commencing 5th February 2018
The Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST) was formally established on the 1 June 2017. This new local multiacademy trust includes educational provision from 0-19, comprising early years provision and seven schools serving our local community. We have created a new role for an Executive Assistant to enhance the work of the Trust, with a primary focus on providing the Executive team and leaders with the administrative and organisational support needed to carry out their roles to the highest standards. This support includes clerking for the Board of Trustees, alongside a responsibility to co-ordinate compliance across SAST around policies and procedures, including data protection. We are seeking a highly-motivated individual with a proven track record in a high level PA support role, with an ability to form productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders. The successful applicant will be versatile, possess strong organisational skills with an attention to detail and demonstrate a resourcefulness to find solutions. An interest in education and support of the distinct values, ethos and mission of the Trust is essential. Application packs can be requested via Caroline Rabbetts at office@sast.org.uk or found on the Trust website www.sast.org.uk . Please do get in touch with Steve Hillier, Executive Headteacher, if you would like to discuss this opportunity. Please email office@sast.org.uk or telephone 01935 810101. We look forward to receiving your application SAST has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Trust follows the national and Dorset policies and procedures for child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding children. Current and/or previous employers will be contacted through references as part of the verification process pre-appointment checks if the applicant is short listed. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. SAST is committed to equal opportunities and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community.