The Burgess Hill Academy At The Burgess Hill Academy, students are encouraged to dream big and strive for excellence with our motto, 'Believe in your best'. Our innovative approach to learning inspires a love for reading and provides high-quality pastoral care. We celebrate effort and achievement while promoting exemplary behaviour within the academy and the community. Leadership opportunities thrive, and we embrace diversity while prioritising student wellbeing. Our commitment is to equip our 1100 students with the qualifications, enrichment experiences, and employability skills necessary for success beyond our walls. Join us in exploring our diverse range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth. Visit us: Job Details Working pattern: Term time plus Inset days (39 weeks) Working hours: Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day (we are happy to talk about your preferred working pattern) Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £18,448 per annum Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments We are looking for a PA to join the team at The Burgess Hill Academy, to provide a high level of administrative support to our Principal and Senior Leadership Team. The successful applicant will act as the Principal’s first point of contact with people from both inside and outside the Academy, arranging meetings and handling sensitive communication. They will also support the marketing and promotion of the Academy through the development of our social media presence and our links with the local community. The successful candidate will have extensive administrative experience and will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. They will work in a discreet manner, demonstrating sensitivity, tact and an extreme sense of confidentiality. What You Need to Succeed Please refer to the job description for further details. Further Information The Burgess Hill Academy School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. How to Apply Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on v.gibson@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk Please apply on our careers site: CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site. The reference number for this role is SCHO00303. Available documents West Sussex County Council. Location : West Sussex, South East England, United Kingdom