PA/Head of Administration
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NUDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 October 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
19 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Term time: This role is Term Time + 10 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Actual salary - £29,069
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive executive support to the Principal whilst leading and managing the Central Administration Team. Acting as a trusted professional, they will ensure the smooth operation of administrative systems across the school, manage confidential communications and coordinate a wide range of activities on behalf of senior leaders.
The role includes responsibility for managing the Principal's diary, correspondence and meetings, supporting school improvement activities, preparing reports and documentation, coordinating recruitment processes and overseeing key administration functions. The postholder will also support HR administration, maintain the Single Central Record, coordinate recruitment activities and ensure compliance with safer recruitment requirements.
As Head of Administration, you will lead, develop and support administration staff, ensuring efficient systems and high-quality customer service are maintained across the school. You will work closely with students, parents, governors, external agencies and Trust colleagues, acting as a key point of contact and helping to foster positive relationships throughout the school community.
The ideal candidate will have substantial administrative experience, excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, experience of leading teams and experience within an educational setting would be advantageous.
What the school offers its staff
We pride ourselves on being:
- A ‘Good Plus’ school (Ofsted, June 2022) with strong leadership, excellent staff support, and a calm, respectful environment.
- An oversubscribed and popular academy, easily accessible via the M54 and M6, within reach of Birmingham, Staffordshire, Shrewsbury and Wales.
- A forward-thinking and ambitious academy, committed to innovation and excellence.
- Part of the Learning Community Trust, offering outstanding CPD, collaboration, and career development opportunities.
- A school that values staff wellbeing, offering benefits such as: Comprehensive wellbeing support, Laptop for professional use, Access to our on-site gym and swimming pool
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
LCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people. All post holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including a check on the children’s barred list). References will be checked following the LCT recruitment and selection process.
In line with the Statutory Guidance KCSIE, online checks will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.
We are committed to equality and diversity, and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - KCSIE.
For more information regarding our school’s commitment to safeguarding, please see our website - https://hadleylearningcommunity.org.uk/secondary/policies-documents/
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1237 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- rhiannon.jones@lct.education
- Phone number
- 01952951411
Welcome to Hadley Learning Community! A vibrant, high-performing secondary school at the heart of the Hadley community in Telford. We are proud to serve our local area and to be part of the Learning Community Trust, offering an inclusive and ambitious education to over 1,250 students aged 11–16. Our vision is simple yet powerful: every child should feel they belong, show respect for themselves and others, be inspired to succeed, and most importantly, enjoy their learning journey. These values underpin everything we do. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2022), inspectors praised our “high expectations for pupils’ behaviour” and our “highly ambitious and inclusive curriculum.” They concluded that “the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a section 5 inspection now.”
Arranging a visit to Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rhiannon.jones@lct.education.
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