Office Manager and PA to the Headteacher

Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0QH

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 August 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: £32,061.00 - £33,699.00 Annually (Actual)

Office Manager and PA to the Headteacher job summary

As the Office Manager and Personal Assistant to the Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school’s administrative operations while providing high-level support to the Headteacher. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, discreet, and confident in managing both people and priorities in a fast-paced educational environment.

You will lead the school’s administrative team, overseeing day-to-day office functions including pupil records, attendance, communications, and compliance. In your PA capacity, you will manage the Headteacher’s diary, coordinate meetings, prepare documentation, and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring that all administrative systems are efficient and aligned with school policies. You’ll be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role that combines operational leadership with executive support, making a significant contribution to the effectiveness of the school and the success of its leadership team.

The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Headteacher to assist with the running and organisation of the school. The school is looking for candidates who are:

Interested in schools and children's education;

Well-organised and self-reliant - able to manage and prioritise your own workload with an ability to organise complex material and appointments;

Progress chaser and problem solver - acting on enquiries, meeting outcomes and decisions made;

ICT literate, able to manipulate data, gather and analyse information and communicate effectively;

An excellent communicator, at all levels;

Courteous and sensitive - in dealing with often confidential issues;

Strong communicator with an interest or background in education;

Well-organised and can work effectively with a range of stakeholders;

Flexible, adaptable, with a positive approach to working in a structured environment.

We can offer:

A vibrant, well run, ambitious and caring school.

A school where staff enjoy coming to work and are able to maintain a work-life balance.

A professional climate where all staff are valued, listened to and who are able to fully use our gifts and talents.

An excellent behaviour climate.

A school which is part of the Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust: a group of secondary & primary schools, all working together as one to provide exceptional levels of expertise and support.

For further information, or to request a visit to school please email duffyh@olsb.bhcet.org.uk

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 Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1005 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-st-bede-catholic-academy

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