Headteacher's PA

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1UL

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2025

• Closing date

  31 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 October 2025

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: £29,583.94 - £29,538.94 Annually (Actual)

Headteacher's PA job summary

Headteacher’s PA

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School -Woodbrooke Rd, Birmingham, B30 1UL

37 Hours | Term Time | Monday to Friday

37 Hours | Term Time + 2 weeks | 37 hours  

Start Date: December 2025

Starting Salary £29,538.94 (FTE £32,667)  

The role:  

Are you a highly organised and professional administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a strong eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School are seeking a Personal Assistant to the Headteacher to play a pivotal role in supporting the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, and wider school community. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team in a vibrant and inclusive school environment.

As the Personal Assistant to the Headteacher you will:

• Provide high-level administrative and support to the Headteacher.

• Coordinate meetings, events, and all associated documentation.

• Liaise confidently with Trustees, Managers, parents, and external stakeholders.

• Manage admissions processes and oversee key school communications.

• Line manage admin staff to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience in a senior administration role (education setting desirable).

• Demonstrates excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Communicates confidently and professionally, both in writing and in person.

• Thrives under pressure, can multitask, and works with meticulous attention to detail.

• Is proficient in Microsoft Office, SIMS, and familiar with school systems and procedures.

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

About us:

At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School we want the best for every child, regardless of who they are. That is what drives us. Embedding our high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent CPD 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 visit our recruitment website www.matrixacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies/   

You may also wish to contact Head of School Mr C Seagar on cseager@decschool.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school

Application Deadline: 31st October 2025

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 Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 767 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dame-elizabeth-cadbury-school

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