PA to Principal
The Hyndburn Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4ED10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
10 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37.5 Hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24978 - £33882
What skills and experience we're looking for
PA to Principal
Salary: From £24,978 - £33,882, depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours, full year
The Hyndburn Academy are seeking to appoint a permanent PA to Principal. This exciting and varied role offers an exceptional opportunity to support the Principal in the smooth operation of the school while also supporting with day-to-day administration tasks for the HR Manager. The successful candidate will be integral in ensuring effective communication and operational efficiency, as well as assisting in strategic planning and school events. The successful applicant will be a trusted individual therefore confidentiality and integrity are important characteristics along with being an enthusiastic, positive, flexible, and motivated individual. You will have the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues.
Responsibilities will include: (See full job description)
- Managing the Principals diary on a daily basis
- Providing administrative support to the Principal therefore IT skills are essential
- Providing support to the HR Manager with some day to day to tasks
- Supporting with the planning and organising of school events including Induction days, Open Evening, parents evenings etc.
We are looking for:
- Someone who is committed to an inclusive ethos with the belief that every student counts
- Someone who is flexible to respond to emerging initiatives which support students learning
- Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.
What the school offers its staff
Staff are guaranteed one paid personal day off each year.
You are eligible to be a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Health Cash Plan:Following completion of probation staff are enrolled into a Health Cash Plan which enables you to claim money back towards the cost of essential including optician, dental, and therapy, up to annual limits. It also includes the ability to book same day GP appointments and private prescriptions.
Benefits:We encourage flexible working and offer opportunities where it meets the needs of the role. We also have a wide range of additional benefits, discount schemes that save you money, as well as access to an Employee Assistance Programme, discounted gym memberships, cycle purchase and car leasing.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Hyndburn Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 654 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Hyndburn Academy website
- Email address
- angela.eames@hyndburnacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01254885378
The Hyndburn Academy opened in September 2017 and was rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022. We are proud to be part of United Learning and work closely with our sister schools Accrington Academy and Marsden Heights Community College.
The Hyndburn Academy has ambitious plans for its students and staff. Over the next few years, we are aiming to rapidly transform into the successful school our fantastic students deserve.
The Hyndburn Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
Arranging a visit to The Hyndburn Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email angela.eames@hyndburnacademy.org.uk.
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