Principal’s Personal Assistant 

Full Time/Permanent (36 hours 40 minutes per week, term time plus 3 weeks) To commence as soon as possible.

Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 4.20pm. On Wednesdays, working hours will be 9.10am – 5.30pm due to attendance at SLT meetings, with an unpaid 1-hour lunch break. 

Salary: Points 25-29 of the School Support Staff pay spine currently £36,363 - £39,862 pa. Term time plus 3 weeks (42 weeks per year) actual salary £33,853 - £37,111 pa.

About the role:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and forward-thinking school, working closely with a new Principal who is passionate about driving the school forward. These are exciting times for both the Trust and the school, and we are looking for someone who wants to play a key role in supporting that journey.

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and professional Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Principal within our secondary academy. This is a pivotal role within the school, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Principal’s office and contributing to the effective leadership of the school.

You will act as the first point of contact for the Principal, managing competing priorities, coordinating complex diaries, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality administrative support. The role requires a flexible and proactive approach, including taking minutes at SLT and other key meetings.

You will work collaboratively and support the wider administrative functions of the school, ensuring the efficient management of day-to-day operations. You will provide cover for other administrative roles as required to ensure continuity of service across the Academy. You will also work collaboratively as part of a friendly and high-performing team.

Confidentiality is essential in this role, along with tact, discretion, and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive information and a range of stakeholders.

Strong IT skills, excellent minute-taking ability, and a positive, proactive attitude are essential. We are looking for someone who is approachable, solutions-focused, and keen to contribute to a supportive school environment.

Hathershaw College

The Hathershaw College is a very successful and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy within the Pinnacle

Learning Trust, which consists of ourselves, Oldham Sixth Form College, Werneth Primary School, Broadfield Primary School and Alexandra Park Junior School We are also well located with good public transport links and excellent access to the motorway network.

You will see from our Ofsted report published in June 2026, under the new national inspection framework, that our school is recognised as welcoming and inclusive, with a strong culture of respect and high expectations. Inspectors judged the school to have met the Expected Standard in Attendance and Behaviour, Inclusion and Personal Development and Wellbeing, whilst confirming that the school meets the national expected safeguarding standard. The report highlights that “students behave well. Leaders have put in place clear routines… Learning typically continues without disruptions. Attitudes to learning are largely positive”. Inspectors also recognised our inclusive ethos, stating that” This is a community where students experience a positive sense of belonging”. These findings reflect the commitment of our staff, leaders and students to creating a calm, respectful and supportive learning environment, alongside our continued focus on securing the very best  outcomes for all our young people. We encourage all prospective applicants to read the report before applying. 

The Pinnacle Learning Trust

We celebrate students’ uniqueness and support our young people to flourish and become responsible, successful citizens who contribute positively to their communities. Our Trust invests in each member of staff, offering them professional development opportunities, including designation as Evidence Leads in Education for the Research School; delivery of school-to-school support; CPD facilitation and support for trainee teachers.  Staff have access to opportunities to develop their teaching practice, such as training on metacognition, virtual classroom coaching and retrieval practice. As a Trust, we celebrate diversity by encouraging an understanding of our communities, faiths and cultures. 

To apply, please visit our website:  https://www.pinnaclelearningtrust.org.uk/Vacancies/

Any Queries please email the HR department:   

Advert Closing Date: Monday 13 July 2026 at 9am
Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 16 July 2026

We reserve the right to interview before the closing date. 

Commitment to Safeguarding

Hathershaw College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Barred List Children Check. Hathershaw College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities. 

WE TAKE SAFEGUARDING SERIOUSLY