Personal Assistant to the Principal

Personal Assistant to the Principal 

UTC Leeds, 2 Sayner Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS10 1LA 

Scale: 25 – 29 (£35,235 - £38,626 per annum) 

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 10 days 

Actual salary: £31,183 - £34,184 per annum 

Date required: 23rd June 2025 

Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover) until June 2026 or return of the post holder 

We seek to appoint an experienced and highly effective Personal Assistant to support the Principal at UTC Leeds. This is a key role and requires a charismatic individual who is highly experienced in managing a multi-faceted schedule, whilst remaining always responsive to the individual needs of parents, pupils, staff and of course the Principal. Acting as the first line of contact for the Principal, you will converse with a wide range of stakeholders whilst operating to the highest professional standards. You will also manage a small team of administrators. With a proven track record of successful support to a senior leader, ideally in an education setting, the successful candidate will;  

• be highly organised and with excellent attention to detail; 
• have strong written and verbal communication skills; 
• be IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office packages; 
• be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy; 
• be able to take ownership of tasks with minimal supervision 

UTC Leeds offers high-tech, cutting-edge facilities and a first-class educational experience. We are the first school in Leeds to provide high-quality academic and vocational training focussed specifically on the engineering and advanced technology sectors. Inspiring the next generation of leading engineers, scientists and innovators is our core vision, and our students leave UTC Leeds with strong ambitions to succeed coupled with advanced skills for the modern-day workplace. 

We are proud to be a part of Resilience Multi Academy Trust which has a reputation for high expectations for all, an innovative curriculum and excellent staff/student relationships. It is regarded as one of the most successful Trusts in the country and is recognised as an organisation that does things differently. Our academies are a place where staff can develop their skills and find their own style and methods of teaching. Colleagues learn and grow alongside our students and feel that they are making a real difference to the lives of those they teach. We believe that traditional values of discipline and respect are sacrosanct. We do not tolerate bullying, defiance or rudeness, and this has made for a harmonious and safe learning environment for our young people and a supportive environment for staff. 

The successful candidate will enjoy access to high quality CPD.  You will also be joining a happy Trust where 95% of colleagues agreed that they enjoy working here and 92% would recommend us to a friend or colleague (taken from 2022 staff wellbeing survey). Our commitment to staff wellbeing means we prioritise staff mental health, drive down unnecessary workload and support our colleagues to progress in their careers. 

Prospective candidates are welcome to contact the academy to find out more via the Trust HR Team at HR@rmat.uk 

Resilience Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will undergo relevant checks in line with statutory guidance and all appointees will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service 

Closing date for completed applications; Monday 12 May 2025 at 9.00am