We are looking to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Principal for 22 Hours per Week, on a Term Time plus 2  week basis  to join our team at George Pindar School.

We are seeking a highly organised, professional, and discreet individual to join us as PA to the Principal. This is a key role within the school, providing high-quality, confidential support to the Principal and administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will be able to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the Principal
• Manage the Principal’s diary, correspondence, and meeting schedules
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to a high standard
• Act as a professional first point of contact for visitors, staff, parents, and external agencies
• Support the Senior Leadership Team as required
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Coordinate meetings, events, and school communications
• Ensure effective office systems and processes are maintained

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities to work closely with senior leaders
• Access to professional development through the Trust
• The chance to be part of a school on a strong upward journey

Job Details

Hours of Work: 22 Hours per Week, Term Time plus 2  week. Work pattern to be agreed with consecutive days preferred. 

Position Type:  Permanent Post

Line Manager: Principal 

Travel Required: No 

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.