Overview We would welcome applications from highly skilled, well organised, resilient and reliable Personal Assistants. This is a complex and fascinating administrative role, which would suit an experienced PA with an interest in Church school education. It involves working with the Director of Education to support Church of England schools and trusts, whilst also serving the Diocesan Board of Education, the DBE Staff Team and our Diocesan Schools Consultants. It affords the opportunity to work from home sometimes, but otherwise to be based at our offices in Northampton, particularly on days when courses and meetings of the Board and its committees are taking place. The Diocesan Board of Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Staff are subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. Salary: £35,000 Pension: 10% non-contributory pension payment per annum Contract Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week, or a part-time job share, 20 hours per week; applicants seeking a school term time contract, plus three additional weeks in school holidays, pro rata, would also be considered for this position Contract term: Permanent For an application form and further details, please download the documents from our diocesan website. Responsibilities

Support the Director of Education to assist Church of England schools and trusts Assist the Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) Staff Team and Diocesan Schools Consultants Coordinate administrative tasks, diary management, and preparation of papers for meetings and boards Work from home when appropriate and based at the Northampton offices on days of Board and committee meetings Uphold safeguarding requirements and promote the welfare of children and young people

Qualifications and attributes

Experience as a Personal Assistant or similar administrative role Highly skilled, well organised, resilient and reliable Interest in Church school education and ability to work with education stakeholders

Application details Completed Applications Should Be Addressed To And Sent By

email to peter.cantley@peterborough-diocese.org.uk postal: Mr Peter Cantley, Director of Education, Diocesan Board of Education, Bouverie Court, The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7YD

Closing date and time for applications: Wednesday 1st October 11.00am Interview date and time: Monday 6th October 8.30am – 4.30pm Notes: To obtain an application form and further details, please download the documents from our diocesan website. #J-18808-Ljbffr