PA to Headteachers & Office Manager

The Cornelius Vermuyden School, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9QS

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as reasonably possible

• Closing date

  17 November 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  4 November 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: £32,916.00 - £35,442.00 Annually (Actual)

PA to Headteachers & Office Manager job summary

Cornelius Vermuyden School is a caring, ambitious community where every role makes a difference.

Our Headteacher isn’t one to sit behind a desk. She’s out in classrooms, around the corridors, and on the playground — visible, approachable, and leading by example. She sets the pace and drives improvement every day, and now we’re looking for a PA who can match that energy and commitment.

This role is at the heart of our school. You’ll manage the office and reception teams, keep the diary and communication systems running smoothly, and support the Headteacher in the daily rhythm of school life. It’s a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly, so we need someone adaptable, calm under pressure, able to think on their feet, and confident juggling multiple demands.

No two days are the same, but everyone is rewarding. You’ll see first-hand the impact of your work on the lives of young people and their families. We care deeply about our staff, our children, and our community. Every adult in our school makes a difference and every role matters.

This is an exciting time to join Cornelius Vermuyden as we continue our improvement journey. If you want to be part of a team that is ambitious, supportive, and determined to improve life chances for every child on Canvey, we’d love to hear from you.

Cornelius Vermuyden is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 The Cornelius Vermuyden School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 727 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Cornelius Vermuyden School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-cornelius-vermuyden-school-canvey-island

Cornelius Vermuyden is a vibrant and distinctive learning community in which all students receive the support, challenge and encouragement that they need to become successful, confident and mature young people who are well-prepared for life beyond school. Located on a beautiful site on Canvey Island and easily accessible to all parts of Essex, Southend and London, the school provides a secure and happy environment for positive and exciting learning experiences.

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