We are looking to appoint a highly organised and dedicated professional who places the smooth running of the school and the well-being of pupils and staff at the heart of everything they do. The successful applicant will be an exceptional Personal Assistant, providing high-quality, confidential administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher, and helping to ensure the effective day-to-day leadership and management of the school through a proactive, efficient and professional approach. We would consider a 0.8 contract for the right candidate.
For this post, we welcome applicants who:
• are highly organised and take pride in delivering efficient, high-quality administrative support;
• are experienced, proactive professionals who thrive in a busy and dynamic school environment;
• are able to build positive working relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external stakeholders;
• and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
The Maelor School is a consistently high-performing comprehensive school, welcoming pupils aged 11 to 18. The school has an excellent reputation in the local area and is consistently oversubscribed. While many of our pupils come from the nearby villages around Penley, others choose to travel from across Wrexham, Shropshire, and Cheshire to experience our warm, close-knit community in a picturesque rural setting.
Everyone connected to The Maelor School takes great pride in our community. You will find happy staff, a great sense of teamwork and a commitment to developing colleagues at all levels.
Application packs are available on ETeach, Indeed and on the school website.
The referees provided in your application must include your employer from when you last worked with children; if this was in a school, we would expect it to be from the Headteacher.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check before taking up the appointment.
The Maelor School welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
Mae The Maelor School yn ymrwymedig i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion agored i newid, ac mae’n disgwyl i’r holl staff a gwirfoddolwyr ddeall a rhannu’r ymrwymiad hwn. Mae ymrwymiad cyffredin gennym i ddatblygu diwylliant o barch, lle na chaiff gwahaniaethu ei oddef. Rydym yn croesawu pob cais, gan gynnwys ceisiadau gan bobl o grwpiau sydd wedi’u tangynrychioli ar sail ethnigrwydd, rhywedd, trawsrywedd, oedran, anabledd, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol neu grefydd.
