PA to Head Teacher, Executive Assistant to SLT and Office Manager

Location: Langley

At Q3 Langley, our vision for learning is based around the whole child, ensuring no child is left behind. Our unique, innovative and exciting curriculum in Year 7 provides an excellent transition from Primary School. This enables pupils from all starting points to make rapid progress and enjoy their learning whilst improving their literacy skills.

Within The Trust, we are proud that our ethnically and culturally diverse community is fully represented by the students and staff at each Academy. The Q3 ethos; ‘to seek that which is good, that which is right and that which is true,’ fully embraces the fundamental British Values of democracy; the rule of law; individual liberty; mutual respect and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs.

Students will be taught in mixed-attainment classes for their Core lessons. These follow the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects - English, mathematics, science, modern foreign languages, geography and history. Outside of the Core subjects, students follow a carousel of teaching in the Horizon or Innov8 curriculum. This broad and balanced curriculum focuses on developing knowledge and skills in computing, business, design, religious studies, PSHE, art, dance, drama and music.

We use strategies within the curriculum and beyond to ensure these values are communicated and acted upon. At the Academy, our spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) education permeates through the curriculum, supports the development of the ‘whole child’ and includes the teaching and development of British Values.

The Academy seeks to continuously review and evaluate its work by gaining external accreditation. The successful completion of the awards listed below demonstrates that SMSC and British Values are incorporated into the daily life of the Academy:

• Discovering Democracy Award for promoting youth participation and democracy in schools
• Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Army Cadet Force
• Sandwell Shape Awards

Furthermore, our Wednesday afternoon offer of physical education and enrichment ensures that all students take an active part in developing skills, interests and talents they may not have known existed.

Our commitment to developing the whole child, while maintaining the highest academic expectations, has received significant regional and national recognition. Q3 Academy Langley has received TES Schools Awards nominations in three consecutive years, 2024, 2025 and 2026, reflecting the sustained impact of our work and the strength of our Academy community.

In 2026, we were especially proud to be named a Silver Award winner in the Pearson National Teaching Awards, Making a Difference: Secondary School of the Year, recognising the difference our staff and wider Academy community make to the lives and futures of young people.

Our success is also increasingly enabling Q3 Langley to contribute to education beyond our own Academy. In 2026, we became a Department for Education RISE Attendance and Behaviour Lead Hub School, recognising the strength of our approach to attendance, behaviour, belonging and school culture. Through this national programme, Q3 Langley is supporting other schools across the West Midlands to improve attendance and behaviour and create calm, supportive environments in which children can achieve and thrive.

Our outward-facing work extends further. Headteacher Peter Lee was appointed as a Regional Co-Chair of the national DfE KS3 Alliance in 2026, contributing Q3 Langley's experience and expertise to national collaboration around Key Stage 3.

Want to make a difference to young people? Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values increasing opportunities, improving outcomes for our students?

We are looking for a PA to Head Teacher, Executive Assistant to SLT and Office Manager to join our team. Reporting to Headteacher you will:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support to the Headteacher & Senior Leadership Team
• Provide confidential administrative support to the Headteacher, including diary management, minute taking and handling correspondence; this includes some diary management, confidential note taking, managing complaints and correspondence.
• Confidential HR Administration
• Ensure sickness is accurately reported on MIS and that return-to-work interviews have taken place where appropriate.
• Managing School Operations
• Lead and develop the Admin Team
• Oversight of the administration teams (including Attendance, Graphic and Media, Reception, Admissions), ensuring they run smoothly and effectively.
• Office Manager
• Ensure the Admin Team are well-trained and can perform their duties effectively.

Pay range: Scale & Range: Grade 8 (26-31) | Weeks per Year: 52.143 | FTE/Actual Salary: £38,510 - £43,149

For full details of the post please see attached Job Description.

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We strongly encourage informal visits to the school with the opportunity to meet prospective colleagues and pupils. Please contact Peter Lee (Headteacher) to arrange such a visit, by emailing p.lee@LAN.merciantrust.org.uk