Office Manager/Headteacher's PA

Birkdale High School, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DT

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: scp20-25

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, varied environment and who can confidently manage complex demands with professionalism and discretion. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven experience in office administration and staff management, and the ability to handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality. Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and ideally Arbor, is highly desirable.

As PA to the Headteacher, you will play a central role in supporting the strategic and operational leadership of the school. You will manage the Headteacher’s diary, correspondence, and key communications, acting as a trusted first point of contact. As Office Manager, you will oversee the day‑to‑day running of the school office, lead a dedicated administrative team, and ensure that systems and processes operate efficiently and effectively.

What the school offers its staff

Birkdale High School is a high‑performing, oversubscribed 11–16 boys’ school with an excellent reputation, exceptional pastoral care, and academic outcomes consistently above national averages. We are also proud to be part of the Southport Learning Trust.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack - Birkdale - Office Manager.pdf - 2.76 MB (opens in new tab)

About Birkdale High School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 923 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Birkdale High School website
• Email address: recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk
• Phone number: 01704 577253
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birkdale-high-school-southport

Birkdale High School is a popular and successful all-boys 11-16 comprehensive Academy with an excellent reputation, outstanding pastoral care and academic results consistently above the national average for boys.

Arranging a visit to Birkdale High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk.

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