At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide professional administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
- Company: Alder Community High School, a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, extensive CPD, wellbeing services, and fitness suite access.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team committed to student success and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a vibrant school community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27229 - 29579 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade F SCP 17 £27,229 - SCP 22 £29,579 (Actual salary, TTO + 5 Days)
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Base Location: Alder Community High School
Assessment Date: To be arranged
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. We are looking for someone who:
- 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
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are ALDER! We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.
Being part of the Alder team, you will receive:
- 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.
If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you. This is a permanent appointment which is 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. The additional days 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.
Get in touch to arrange a visit. For an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact recruitment@alderchs.uk or 0161 368 5132 to arrange a convenient time.
Safeguarding is central to everything we do. 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. We are an inclusive school and promote equal opportunities.
Applications should be completed and submitted online via the DfE Teacher Vacancies portal by 9am on Monday 6th July.
PA to the Headteacher employer: Alder Community High
Alder Community High School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture rooted in our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity, and Resilience, we offer extensive CPD opportunities, access to wellbeing services, and a stimulating environment where you can thrive. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students while enjoying a fulfilling career in education.
