About this role
Personal Assistant to Executive Headteacher/CEO and the Central Team
Start Date: July 2026 or as soon as possible
Salary/Grade: Single Status Pay Scale Grade 10, Points 26-28 - £36,380-£38,872. Actual starting salary £33,552
Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave, full time (37 hours per week Monday to Friday), term time only plus 2 additional weeks in the school holidays
We are seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Executive Headteacher & CEO together with the Central Team within our dynamic and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced school environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional support at a senior level. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the Executive headteacher’s diary, demonstrating discretion, strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with confidence. If you are committed to excellence, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a meaningful contribution to the success of our schools and the wider Trust community, we would warmly encourage your application.
MARK Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in East Sussex that has developed through a steady process of growth and collaboration between local schools. It was originally established on 22 February 2012 as the Beacon Community College Academy Trust, following Beacon Community College’s conversion to academy status in April 2012. In January 2022, the organisation formally rebranded as MARK Education Trust, reflecting a renewed vision to expand and strengthen partnership working across schools. Since then, the trust has grown carefully, welcoming Uplands Academy in September 2022 and continuing its development with the addition of Hailsham Academy in 2025. Throughout its journey, the trust has remained focused on collaboration, sharing expertise, and improving outcomes for young people, guided by its ambition to provide high-quality education and create a community of schools that support each other and strive for excellence.
Benefits of working at MARK Education Trust:
Flexible working approach
Staff recognition initiatives
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement (support staff)
Access to Wellbeing Support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling
Opportunities to share your views through staff surveys and forums
Eligibility to access Blue Light Card and discounts
Discounted use of Gym & Exercise Classes at Uplands Academy
Free parking available onsite or within close proximity to all our schools
For further details, please email [email protected]. Please be advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae.
MARK Education Trust (Beacon, Uplands and Hailsham Academies) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.