Head of House PA

Barr Beacon School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RF

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  24 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,359.01 - £24,359.01 Annually (Actual) Pro Rata Salary: £24,359.01 (FTE £27,612)

Head of House PA job summary

Head of House PA

Barr Beacon School, Old Hall Lane, Walsall, WS9 0RF

37 Hours | Term Time + 1 week | Monday to Friday

Start Date: September 2026

Pro Rata Salary: £24,359.01 (FTE £27,612)

The role:

Are you a self-motivated, enthusiastic and supportive individual? If so, Barr Beacon School may have the perfect opportunity for you. Our Head of House PAs provide pastoral and administrative support in a fast-paced working environment. They play a key role in facilitating the day-to-day clerical support working closely with the Head of House.

Some of the main responsibilities of the role include first day absence calls, attending parental meetings to take notes and maintaining pupil records.

About you:

You will play an important part in the school community, providing support to both staff and pupils to a professional standard. Your skills will include:

Having at least GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths;

Being experienced in working in similar administrative roles;

Possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills, alongside strong IT skills;

Having the ability to handle highly confidential information.

Please see the job description for the exact duties, skills and experience required.

About us:

Barr Beacon School has a shared belief that no child should fail and our high standards and expectations ensure our pupils strive for success. As a highly successful school, we have a commitment to exceptional teaching to provide the best possible education for our students. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply directly, please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact Headteacher Mrs K HibbsKhibbs@barrbeaconschool.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school.

Application Deadline: 17th April 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Notice:
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Barr Beacon School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1501 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barr Beacon School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barr-beacon-school

The word ‘outstanding’ appears a lot in advertisements for teachers – but at Barr Beacon School, it means more. With over 1000 requests for the 252 places available in Year 7 this September, parents would certainly agree. When Ofsted last visited, they merely confirmed what we already knew.

How have we achieved all of this?

Quite simply, we employ teachers who are as ambitious, passionate and dedicated as we are. These amazing people work hard – in fact they work very hard – to ensure that our pupils make the best progress they possibly can.

Whether they are the most able or or the least able, the most advantaged or the least advantaged, every child deserves nothing less than the very best teaching.

Not surprisingly, there’s a real buzz about the place. If you would like to be part of it – and teach children who genuinely want to learn – we would love to hear from you.

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