Executive Assistant to Head of School - Conyers School (SPARK Education Trust)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
24/07/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 01/09/2026 12:00
Salary:
£32,061 to £33,699 (Grade I, SCP 19 to 22, pending job evaluation)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Stockton-On-Tees
Further Information
Executive Assistant to Head of School
Location:
Conyers School & Sixth Form, Green Lane, Yarm
Start Date:
As Soon As Possible
Actual Salary:
£32,061 to £33,699 (Grade I, SCP 19 to 22, pending job evaluation)
Hours of Work:
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, whole time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
12.00 pm, Tuesday 1st September 2026
Interviews:
w/c Monday 7th September 2026
About the Role
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated individual who will provide efficient and effective support to the Head of School as well as provide excellent support and guidance on a range of administration tasks.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Head of School, including proactive management of the Head of School’s diary,
- priorities and correspondence.
- Lead and oversee HR administration and workforce processes within the school, working in partnership with the Trust HR Team.
- Coordinate governance, complaints, data protection and sensitive records on behalf of the Head of School.
About Us
We are a recently merged Trust, Spark Education Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools. The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.
What we have:
- A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
- Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
- An aspirational curriculum for all students
- A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
- Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
- Opportunities for career development
For further details on us as an organisation, please click here.
https://sparkeducationtrust.org.uk
For further information on the school, please click here.
https://conyers.org.uk
How to Apply
Please make sure that the application form is completed and returned via email to vacancies@sparkeducation.org.uk, addressed to Mr C Coleman, Head of School.
Please note that feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates, if you do not receive an invite to interview within 30 days of the advert’s closing date assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application for this post.
Safeguarding Notice
The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.
Conyers School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding, for further information on the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please click here.
https://conyers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Spark-SafeguardingChildProtectionPolicy25-26-9363310254.pdf
Please note
This job is closed for applications.