Office Manager & PA to the Principal
Ref: SCH- NALP-0042 16 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: Support Pay Scale | SCP20 - SCP24The Role
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College’s popularity and success are built upon our commitment to provide our students with the best possible learning experience and the highest standards of support and guidance. We are proud of our dedicated staff and our vibrant student community, as evidenced by our recent Ofsted Inspection, which rated the College as “Outstanding” for Overall Effectiveness and in all other areas, with no recommendations for improvement.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and experienced Office Manager & PA to the Principal who will manage the combined Curriculum Resources and General Administration areas of the College. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly organised with the ability to manage, adapt and work effectively with your team, students, members of staff, parents/carers and visitors to the College. There are currently 8 members of the Curriculum and Administration team.
The College is committed to safeguarding our students and an enhanced DBS check is required for all posts. The College will also make an online check on all shortlisted candidates. The College values diversity and actively promotes equality of opportunity. As a disability symbol employer, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.
Closing Date: Midday, Monday, 9 June 2025
Qualifications
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| GCSE A*-C (4-9) or equivalent including English and Maths |
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| A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications |
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| Qualified to degree level or equivalent in administration, finance or a business-related field |
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Skills
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| Excellent organisational/administrative skills |
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| Positive attitude and good sense of humour |
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| Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively |
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| Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all College stakeholders |
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| Ability to work on own initiative and also effectively as part of a team |
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| First Aid training |
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| Awareness of Health and Safety issues in relation to the role |
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| Awareness of safeguarding in education |
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| Good attention to detail and accuracy |
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| Excellent communication/interpersonal skills |
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| Ability to embrace change well |
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| Experience | |
| Experience of working as a Personal Assistant |
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| Developing, managing and operating adminstrative and organisational systems |
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| Good IT skills including use and administration of Microsoft packages and Excel |
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| Previous experience of working with young people |
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| Previous experience of managing staff |
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| A minimum of 2 years recent experience of working in a customer facing role |
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| Recent experience of administrative work in an educational establishment |
Desirable
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Safeguarding Information
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.
The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Vane Terrace
Darlington
Durham
DL3 7AU
Laurence Job
ljob@qeliz.ac.uk https://qeliz.nalp.org.uk/Inspiring generations of young people to achieve their careers and personal aspirations, Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is proud to provide a high quality and vibrant education for 16-19 year olds across Darlington, County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire. As part of our team, we will ensure that you will benefit from a dynamic, ambitious and supportive atmosphere where you are respected as a professional and empowered to achieve your individual goals.
In our latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, QE was awarded "Outstanding" for Overall Effectiveness and in all other areas, with no recommendations for improvement.