At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
- Company: A vibrant secondary school dedicated to student success and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, wellbeing services, and fitness suite access.
- Other info: Join a team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a supportive environment while helping students thrive.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage priorities.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Are you a professional, proactive, and supportive individual looking to make a difference in a busy secondary school setting? We are looking to appoint a professional and supportive individual, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to deliver a professional, efficient and effective administrative support service to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will work in accordance with the school's agreed policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards at all times in this busy and varied role. As the PA to the Headteacher, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the Headteacher's office, managing a range of responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Has exceptional attention to detail and can manage competing priorities under pressure
- Demonstrates strong communication skills and can build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Handles sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality
- Works proactively and is able to anticipate the needs of the Headteacher
Benefits
- The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential
- High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance
- An extensive package of CPD
- A stimulating and friendly working environment
- Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app
- Staff access to fitness suite before and after school
- Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email
- Breakfast and lunch provided on INSET days
- Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences
- The use of Class Charts and Provision Map to support and reduce workload
- Local government pension scheme
We are an inclusive school and promote equal opportunities. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. This is a permanent appointment subject to a 6‑month probationary period. The normal hours of work are 36 hours per week. The position is term time only plus 5 additional days, which will be worked flexibly to cover events outside of the normal school day or during the school holidays. Additional holidays cannot be taken during term time.
PA to the Headteacher in Hyde employer: Alder Community High School
Join a dynamic secondary school that values professionalism and support, where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. With a strong commitment to staff development through extensive CPD opportunities and a friendly working environment, you will thrive in a role that offers both challenge and reward. Enjoy benefits such as access to wellbeing services, a local government pension scheme, and a supportive culture that prioritises work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Alder Community High School Recruitment Team
