PA and Office Manager

We are seeking an exceptional PA and Office Manager to provide high‑level, confidential support to the Headteacher and lead our busy school administration team.

This is a key role at the heart of the school, ensuring the smooth running of leadership, communication, and operational processes. You will act as a trusted gatekeeper, a professional representative, and an organisational anchor within a fast‑paced secondary school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive PA support to the Headteacher, including diary management, meeting coordination, and preparation of briefing materials.
• Act as the first point of contact for staff, parents, governors, and external agencies, ensuring a professional and solutions‑focused response.
• Lead and supervise the school administration team, ensuring high standards and efficient processes.
• Oversee the school’s central inbox, triaging enquiries and ensuring timely responses.
• Coordinate key school events such as Open Evenings and Parents’ Evenings.
• Produce high‑quality written communications, reports, and correspondence.
• Support recruitment administration, safeguarding compliance, and accurate MIS updates.
• Work collaboratively with Trust colleagues and external partners.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has recent experience in a busy administrative environment.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both in writing and in person.
• Is highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and absolute discretion.
• Builds strong working relationships and leads others effectively.
• Is committed to our Trust values of collaboration, inclusion, and ambition.

Experience in education, safeguarding procedures, or school MIS systems (e.g., Bromcom) is desirable but not essential.

Why join our Team?

·         Opportunity to work collaboratively across our school, to help deliver a high-quality service

·         An extensive and personalised professional development programme to help you achieve your own goals

·         A great sense of community and range of opportunities for staff and students

·         Opportunities to develop your career within our growing Trust

Melton Mowbray is located in Leicestershire and is easily commutable from Grantham, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Derby and Oakham.

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Our Senior Leadership Team work collaboratively across the Trust to enhance each school, whilst allowing them to keep their own sense of individuality.

Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values

Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.

We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.

Inclusivity

-       We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.

Aspiration

-       Educating today, empowering tomorrow – a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.

Collaboration

-       Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.

Our Trust Employee Benefits

-       High quality continuous professional development throughout the year

-       Career progression opportunities within the Trust

-       Occupational sick pay, maternity, and paternity pay

-       Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

-       Cycle to Work Scheme

-       Free eye care tests

-       On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BR/SRD/GRV)

-       Employee wellbeing schemes

-       Accessible central services including HR, finance, and IT.

Further information

Annual salary: Grade 9: £28,542 - £30,579

Hours: 37 hours per week 

Term time plus INSET plus 2 weeks (41 weeks)

Closing date: 9am, Monday 1^st June 2026

(We may interview suitable candidates before this date, so early enquiries/applications are encouraged)

Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.

Mowbray Education Trust embraces and welcomes diversity and equality.

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Mowbray Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working within the Trust to share this commitment. All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.

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Mowbray Education Trust ~ Children first