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Batley Multi Academy Trust’s sole purpose is to provide an outstanding education through our family of schools. Batley Multi Academy Trust currently comprises Batley Girls’ High School and Upper Batley High School and we are in the process of expansion with a primary school set to join us imminently.

Batley Girls' High School is an ‘Outstanding’ 11-19 school and we are very proud of our achievements: ‘Students achieve exceptionally well in this outstanding academy. They make rapid and sustained progress’ (Ofsted, 2013). We have an ethos based around the ideas of Achievement, Respect and Transformation (ART). Respect for self, for others and for learning is at the core of everything we do.

Upper Batley High School is a dynamic, innovative and forward thinking learning community. We are proud that our focus is on educating ‘

Tomorrow’s Successful Men’ and we are specialists in the education of boys. We are looking for a forward thinking individual to join our team on our journey to outstanding.

Our GCSE results are improving rapidly and in 2013 we were in the ‘Top 100 Most Improved’ schools in the UK. In 2014 we were in the ‘Top 50% of Schools in the UK for Value Added’ and in 2015 we were graded as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted. Ofsted said our learners are making rapid progress and ‘the school is a harmonious community in which to learn’. In 2016 we were identified as a Beacon School due to the excellent progress we make with our learners (Northern Powerhouse Report 2016) and in 2017 we achieved both the PSHCE Charter mark and the Careers Quality standard award.

We are seeking to appoint two experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic PA to the Headteacher’s to provide support to our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at an exciting time for the Trust. Both roles are offered on a permanent, full-time basis.

Responsible to the CEO/Co-Heads (BGHS) and Headteacher (UBHS), the PA’s will act as the first point of contact for all SLT enquiries, requiring discretion, confidentiality and the ability to work autonomously. The post holder will provide pivotal support to the CEO/Co-Heads/Headteacher, facilitating the effective management of their time and overseeing projects/events/completing tasks on their behalf. The post holder will also provide a comprehensive secretarial/administrative support and advisory service to the CEO/Co-Heads/ Headteacher and the wider Leadership Team.

The successful applicant will have significant previous experience of working in a similar role, be educated to ‘A’ Level standard (or equivalent) and hold RSA Level 2 or above (or equivalent/have equivalent relevant experience), be an effective communicator and be able to use their own initiative. A flexible ‘can do’ attitude is essential, as is the ability to provide the very best levels of service to all employees and stakeholders of the school.

If you meet the criteria above then we would be thrilled to hear from you. For further details regarding the roles or to arrange a visit, please contact the Human Resources Team on 01924 350081. Previous applicants need not apply.

Please apply by completing a Batley Multi Academy Trust application form, available at www.batleygirls.co.uk / www.ubhs.co.uk

or by contacting the Human Resources department on 01924 350081/ recruitment@batleymultiacademytrust.co.uk, for consideration by our selection panel. Upon completing the application form please indicate which role you would like to be considered for (or both).

Batley Multi 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.
The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for Regulated Activity.