- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1117 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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PA to the Head of Academy and HR Officer
More than one location, Harris Federation16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September
Closing date
3 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 43 weeks per year, 8am-5pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £40,631 - £42,338
Additional allowances
Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you have extensive administration and PA experience? We are currently looking to appoint a diligent and organised PA to support and oversee diary management for the Head of Academy of Harris Girls' Academy Bromley and to act as HR Officer of Harris Academy Orpington.
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Appropriate degree or equivalent level of education
- Training in the use of a variety of ICT packages
- Knowledge of personal assistant roles and responsibilities
- Training in typing and formatting of a variety of documents including spreadsheets
- At least two years' experience working in school or other educational establishment
- Experience of working in an inner city school or with inner city students
- Experience of managing staff in relation to the PA role
- Some experience of human resources e.g. recruitment and/or monitoring attendance
- Experience of working to targets and deadlines
- Experience of managing meetings including preparation and circulation of papers, minutes and circulation of information as required
- Experience of managing diaries at a high level, including communication with a range of audiences
- Experience of managing high profile events
- Experience of developing policies, processes and procedures
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Harris Girls' Academy Bromley is a thriving, diverse and academically successful school for girls in New Beckenham. Our GCSE results are amongst the best in the country with progress being amongst the most successful schools nationally. We passionately believe in educating young women for the future and with specialisms in Science and Enterprise we are working hard to create opportunities for girls to be successful in English and maths as well as more traditional subjects like Classics and Latin.
Along with other single sex schools in Beckenham, we welcome boys and girls to join us in the Sixth Form and we are very proud of the contribution that they both make to the school. We are also founding members of the highly successful Harris Federation Sixth Form.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership. We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education. In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.
Flexible working opportunities
Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staffor part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.
Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.
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.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the Head of Academy's diary, appointments and priorities
- Preparing meeting documentation and monitoring key deadlines
- Handling enquiries, calls and correspondence on behalf of the Head of Academy
- Organising meetings and coordinating communication with staff, students, parents and external agencies
- Maintaining accurate paper and electronic filing systems
- Providing high-quality administrative, clerical and secretarial support
- Drafting, preparing and proofreading documentation
- Acting as Clerk to Governors and supporting governance processes
- Maintaining the Single Central Register and ensuring compliance with safer recruitment requirements
- Managing recruitment processes, including advertising, interview coordination and onboarding
- Administering pre-employment checks, contracts and HR documentation
- Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, employment and recruitment legislation
- Maintaining accurate staff records and personnel files
- Managing staff induction, probation and performance review processes
- Administering staff resignations, exit interviews and reporting
- Liaising with safeguarding leads to ensure staff training compliance
- Maintaining records of staff medical needs and communicating relevant information appropriately
- Supporting senior leaders with a range of HR and administrative responsibilities
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- Harris Federation website
- Email address
- careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8778 5917
Making an impact
Educating 1 in 41 young people in London, we have a track record of achieving success through rapid school improvement, and a reputation for running outstanding academies. Our focus is on the most challenging schools in London and turning them into places where every young person has access to a high-quality education.
Commitment to young people in London
Unlike other large multi-academy trusts, we are committed to transforming schools in London and the surrounding areas. This focus on localisation means we intimately know the communities we work in and have the expertise to help our young people from these backgrounds to succeed. It also allows us to build a much stronger whole Federation network, collaborating more closely to share best working practices across our academies.
Centralised support
To ensure our academies can deliver exceptional education to our young people, we provide them with a strong support provision. Our dedicated central team supports all 55 of our academies, acting as a central hub with expertise in Finance, HR, Compliance, Estates, Audit, Recruitment, and IT, and many more. This centralised structure takes away much of the educational administration from our academy colleagues, allowing them to focus on what they do best – developing bright futures for our young people.
Experts in education
We are focused solely on education and have a team of experienced senior leaders who drive our ambition to deliver outstanding learning opportunities to as many young people as possible. Our organisation is led by people who have extensive experience working in education and know exactly what it is like to be at the forefront of teaching.
School Details
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
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- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 499 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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