Headteacher's PA

Buxton Community School, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9EA

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible but we are able to wait for the right candidate

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,698.00 Annually (Actual) This is the actual salary for 37hours, 39 weeks

Headteacher's PA job summary

As the Headteacher’s PA, you’ll play a pivotal role at the heart of our school, supporting the smooth and efficient running of our leadership operations. This is a high-impact position which requires exceptional organisation and a sunny disposition. You’ll lead the communications team, coordinate key school events and processes, and act as a professional and trusted link between parents/carers and staff. If you’re looking for a rewarding, fast-paced role where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect opportunity.

The role requires working at pace, with the ability to prioritise , multi-task, direct your own workload and work well under pressure.

The successful candidate will ideally have relevant experience of working in a school setting, however, training will be offered to the right candidate.

Grade 9, Point 16-19 (Full Time Equivalent salary £32,347-£34,317)

37.5 hours per week; Working hours will be 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

39 weeks per annum

Permanent Post

If you are interested in applying, please complete an application form via My New Term. The link is available on the school website under vacancies.

The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd November at midday.

Buxton School Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please see the attached document for more detail about this post.

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 Buxton Community School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1031 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Buxton Community School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/buxton-community-school-buxton

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