Executive Assistant: Standards

About Us

COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional people create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London combining the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.

We:

• believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage.
• understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unapologetically results driven.
• adopt a 'warm/strict' approach, combining high expectations with care and support meaning that we never compromise on standards or expectations ensure that no student's background becomes a reason for low expectations.
• provide an environment where students can learn without disruption maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture

About you

You will be:

• fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role that all staff play in supporting a behavioural and learning culture.
• highly effective and will strive to surpass what has been achieved.
• committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.

This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLAT people who will embody the Trust's culture, values and ethos.

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive administrator to provide exceptional support to the Chief Standards Officer and the wider Standards Team. In this vital role, you will work collaboratively as part of the Trust's Executive Support Team, ensuring the smooth delivery of key priorities and helping senior leaders manage their commitments effectively.

You will play an important role in the central Executive Support team by coordinating diaries, preparing high-quality documentation, supporting meetings and events, and enabling the Executive Team to focus on strategic leadership. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong working relationships, and is committed to delivering exceptional professional support across the Trust.

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the My New Term portal.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Our schools are based in the heart of evolving communities, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

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