Personal Assistant to Headteacher

Philips High School, Manchester, M45 7PH

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week. Term time only plus 5 additional days to be worked during periods of school closure.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 9, SCP 18 – 23, actual pro rata salary £26,958 - £29,435

What skills and experience we're looking for

Philips High School is seeking to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Headteacher to provide efficient administrative support and contribute to the development of a strong, effective school community. This role is integral in promoting a culture of educational excellence within a caring and secure environment, guided by our school values of Success, Together, Aspire, and Respect. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for the Headteacher, managing communications and ensuring visitors and callers receive a professional response. Additionally, you will liaise daily with the Headteacher, provide PA support to the Senior Leadership Team, and maintain accurate records, always demonstrating confidentiality and discretion.

If you are a strong team player who can think creatively and continually reflect on how to improve outcomes for young people, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer you clear career pathways, excellent opportunities for professional development both in the school and the wider Trust and commitment to promoting your wellbeing at work. We fully recognise that our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to support them.

We are delighted to be part of a family of schools within the Oak Learning Partnership. Oak Learning Partnership is passionate about inclusion and improving the life chances of all children within the Trust. As a school in the Trust, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming school with a strong emphasis on pastoral care, alongside a rigorous academic education tailored to the needs of the individual.

If you would like to know more, we would be delighted to welcome you to our school. Visits prior to application are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 0161 351 2200 or by e-mailing info@philipshigh.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please visit our schoolwebsite for further information www.philipshigh.co.uk

We ask that you do not send CV’s, please complete and send your application form and a personal statement to hr@oaklp.co.uk

What the school offers its staff

Attractive staff benefits package and CPD opportunities.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@oaklp.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

PA to the Headteacher - Vacancy Pack.pdf - 1.95 MB (opens in new tab)

About Philips High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: Up to 880 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Philips High School website
• Email address: info@philipshigh.co.uk
• Phone number: 0161 351 2200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/philips-high-school-manchester

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