Head Teacher's PA and Medical Lead

DSLV E-ACT Academy, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4LJ

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  14 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 September 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: £31,402.28 - £33,884.80 Annually (Actual) NJC SCP 22 - 25

Head Teacher's PA and Medical Lead job summary

Job Title: Head Teacher's PA and Medical Lead.

E-ACT DSLV Academy | Be proud, be Confident, be Successful

E-ACT DSLV offers a unique opportunity - guiding students through every stage of their learning and development. In an environment where they feel safe, happy, and valued, E-ACT DSLV plays an essential role at the heart of its community.

E-ACT DSLV has developed a culture of pride where high expectations and core values, such as respect and kindness, form the foundation of our behaviours. These values not only shape our interactions but also drive our performance in all areas. At the heart of our ethos is the clear understanding of right and wrong, instilling tolerance for others, and fostering the confidence to embrace challenges.

At DSLV, we inspire our students to embrace these values: Be Proud; Be Confident; Be Successful.

Be a part of something special: https://dslvacademy.e-act.org.uk

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you an organised, proactive and compassionate professional looking for a varied and rewarding role?

DLSV Secondary is seeking an exceptional Headteacher's PA & Medical Lead to join our dedicated team. In this pivotal position, you will provide high-level administrative and executive support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school's leadership functions. Alongside this, you will lead on the provision of student medical care, first aid and welfare support, helping to create a safe and nurturing environment for all students.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Headteacher.
• Manage confidential correspondence, records, diaries and meetings.
• Act as a professional point of contact for staff, parents, governors and external stakeholders.
• Lead on student medical needs and first aid provision.
• Support safeguarding, attendance and student welfare initiatives.
• Coordinate communication and administrative processes across the school.

Pay range: SCP 22 - 25 (37 Hours Per Week / 40 Weeks Per Year) £31,402.28 - £33,884.80

FTE SCP 22 - 25 (37 Hours / 52 Weeks Per Year) £34,811.00 - £37,563.00

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• First Aid trained, with the ability to respond appropriately to student medical needs and maintain accurate medical records.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce high-quality documents and interact confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage databases and administrative systems effectively.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships and lead a team, with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

What are we about?

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk  

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT 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.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 DSLV E-ACT Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 997 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: DSLV E-ACT Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dslv-e-act-academy

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Danetre and Southbrook learning Village (DSLV)
DSLV is a large, all through school in the historical town of Daventry. Our values of Be Proud, Be confident, Be successful is at the centre of what we aim to achieve for all our children. We are a well-resourced school with that enables us to provide a broad range of opportunities. Our children are amazing; their behaviour is outstanding and they love learning. Our parents are highly supportive and work with us in partnership to provide the very best for the children.

A great place to live and work
An historic market town in Northamptonshire, Daventry has plenty to keep residents occupied including the popular Daventry Country Park and reservoir for those interested in countryside walks and picturesque cycling paths.

Part of the E-ACT family
We are proud to be part of a community that includes over 18,000 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country. E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 28 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. As a supporting function to our academies, we are there to offer our expertise in our field to enable our academies to focus on what they do best, to provide high quality education to our pupils. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work-life balance arrangements.

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