Executive Personal Assistant to Principal

Here, at Granville Academy, we are on a truly exciting journey of improving standards and outcomes in our pursuit of excellence. We are already seeing excellent results with a strong Ofsted report that recognises the good work we are doing.

Our visitors tell us that our academy offers a warm welcome with a calm atmosphere conducive to high quality teaching and learning and a friendly community ethos. We are a passionate and committed group of staff who support each other to be the best that we can be.

Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.

At Granville Academy we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and their futures every day.

The Candidate

We are looking to appoint a highly effective, organised and motivated Executive Assistant to our Principal. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic colleague to support the Principal and the senior leadership team in delivering our vision.

This is a key role at the heart of our academy. As the Executive PA, you will be the first point of contact for the Principal's office, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and acting as a professional liaison between staff, parents, governors, and external stakeholders.

In this exciting role, we are looking for candidates who are ambitious and hardworking but also resolute in the face of adversity. You will be well organised and willing to go the ‘extra mile’. You will be meticulous and show attention to detail. You will be able to build positive, supportive relationships with parents, carers and students and other stakeholders. As the first point of contact, you will be able to hold challenging conversations with warmth, professionalism and resilience.

The role requires you to manage complex diaries, arrange meetings and support the coordination of school events. You must be prepared to manage confidential correspondence, reports and briefings with professionalism and integrity. It will be essential to maintain efficient administrative systems and handle sensitive information with discretion.

The role requires you to liaise with the local authority and educational partners as required. An ability to support governance: scheduling and minuting board/governor meetings is desirable. Within the role you will also line manage various members of the support staff team and must have experience in this area.

The relationship between the Principal and this role is the key to success. The successful applicant will have proven experience as a PA/EA. They will be personable and kind. They will be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, strong IT skills (MS Office, Google Workspace, SIMS are desirable), show high levels of discretion, professionalism, and initiative. Essentially, they will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure.

If you are someone who is looking for a position that will provide you with daily challenges but also a rewarding role in a busy school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Why Work for Affinity?

At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.