PA to Associate/Executive Principal and HR Admin in Barrow upon Soar

Employer Location: Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Term Time

Salary: £27,672

Posted: 25th March 2026

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Expires: 14th April 2026 09:00 AM

Grade 8: £30,030 FTE (£27,672 actual)

Hours: 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

We are looking for a PA to the Associate/Executive Principal & HR administrator who will provide:

• A full administrative service to the Associate/Executive Principal.
• Consistent, efficient and effective HR support.
• A confidential secretarial service to the School Leadership Team.
• Confidential and effective administrative support within the college.

This is a key post within the school which requires dedication, discretion and a highly efficient and determined approach. It requires working closely with the Associate/Executive Principal and being able to give the Associate/Executive Principal’s requirements first priority. The post therefore calls for the ability to work on one’s own and to use judgement and initiative. The ability to remain calm and controlled, whilst retaining creativity and positivity, under the pressures of working in a very demanding and constantly changing environment, is also essential.

Key responsibilities:

• To provide extensive support for the Associate/Executive Principal and the school’s Senior Leadership Team through:
• Showing an in depth understanding of the needs of the school, the school’s management and the community in all decision making and prioritisation.
• Fully representing the school and the school’s management in contact with members of the wider community.
• To ensure a high standard of administrative and management support for the Associate/Executive Principal in order to assist in the smooth running of the school.
• Prioritise, organise and manage the Associate/Executive Principal’s workload.
• To work with the Associate/Executive Principal in producing all major school documentation, which sets the framework within which the school operates and establishes standards and good practice.
• Work alongside the HR Lead and Operations Manager assisting with day to day aspects of HR administration.

Closing Date: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 9am

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

Interview Date: Asap after closing date

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed. We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

Safeguarding Statement

Lionheart Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education we will do online checks for anyone who is shortlisted.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.