PA to Principal (Academy Governance Professional)

University Academy Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 7PU

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 March 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  3 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,899.00 - £34,314.00 Annually (Actual) G6.16 (£29,899) to G7.21 (£34,314.00)

PA to Principal (Academy Governance Professional) job summary

Thank you for taking an interest in the role of PA to Principal at University Academy Holbeach.

*Please note that this is a temporary maternity cover role*

The Role

As the Personal Assistant to the Principal you will:

• Provide high-level administrative and support
• Coordinate meetings, events, and all associated documentation.
• Liaise confidently with Trustees, Managers, parents, and external stakeholders.
• Manage admissions processes and oversee key communications.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience in a 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 our PA to Principal job pack for full information regarding the post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

We will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Whilst every effort has been made to outline the key duties and responsibilities of the role, it is not an exhaustive list. The duties and responsibilities of the role may vary from time to time, commensurate with and without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed and would not in itself justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

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

University Academy Holbeach is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may be subject to an online presence check.

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 University Academy Holbeach

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1394 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: University Academy Holbeach website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/university-academy-holbeach

University Academy Holbeach is an oversubscribed 11-18 academy serving the small town of Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, The school offers a rich curriculum at KS4 and KS5 with a vast range of subjects on offer. These include GCSE and A-Level qualifications as well as vocational and technical qualifications. The school has recently increased its offer to include a suite of T-Levels. The Academy is proud of its established provision for apprenticeships, serving local and regional employers. Pupils access their learning in well resourced classrooms and an array of workshops and suites to compliment the curriculum offer. The school is located within easy reach of Boston, Spalding, Peterborough, Kings Lynn Sleaford and Wisbech.

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