Personal Assistant to the Deputy Headteachers

Arthur Mellows Village College, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7JX

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £36,581.00 Annually (Actual)

Personal Assistant to the Deputy Headteachers job summary

Personal Assistant to the Deputy Headteachers

Full time, permanent

Grade 9 Point 24

Salary £36,581

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed, dynamic, innovative PA to join our highly successful, oversubscribed school, supporting the two Deputy Headteachers. The role is predominantly a front facing role in HR for all staff as such excellent communication skills and confidence are an absolute must. The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator with a proven track record in a PA role to a senior manager.

We are looking for a flexible, proactive and positive individual who understands the importance of good leadership, teamwork, effective systems and processes with a determination to ‘get things done’.

This is a key role within the College, you will be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team. For an initial period you will work with, and alongside, the current post holder as you settle into this exciting leading role, which will allow for relevant training. The position is varied and diverse, including joint line management of the Admin Team, with the PA to the Head of College. The ability to prioritise, work independently and multi-task is essential. Attention to detail is paramount for this role. Strong personal qualities such as confidence, integrity and presence are sought in addition to good ICT skills.

What we can offer you:

A competitive salary with a Local Government Pension scheme

Friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic colleagues

Located in a dedicated office alongside a Deputy Headteacher

A supportive and engaged Senior Leadership Team

. The opportunity to work in an excellent school, where students are keen to learn, and behaviour is outstanding

Excellent CPD opportunities

Onsite car park

Access to free onsite gym

Hours of work will be 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Thursday and 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Friday, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day. In addition, you will attend several evening events each year, supporting the Headteacher as we showcase our school.

How to Apply

If you have the drive and enthusiasm to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via MyNew Term www.mynewterm.com Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information on the role.

We welcome enquiries, which should be directed to Sarah Cooper, HR Manager, on 01733 254052 or via email scooper@fourcsmat.org.uk We would be pleased to offer you a tour of the College prior to your application - please reach out to us, we are keen to meet you and show you around our successful and friendly school.

Closing date for applications is Noon on Thursday 26 November 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List, two successful references and overseas checks if applicable. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates

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

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

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 Arthur Mellows Village College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1672 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Arthur Mellows Village College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arthur-mellows-village-college

Arthur Mellows in an Ofsted Outstanding school located in the village of Glinton on the outskirts of Peterborough. The school is very successful and over-subscribed. Behaviour is excellent and students are keen to learn.  Arthur Mellows is part of the Four Cs Multi Academy Trust (MAT) which was originated in 2016. Two schools, Arthur Mellows Village College and Fulbridge Academy, both outstanding institutions , came together with a common interest in improving the standards for all students in Peterborough.  As at September 2026 the MAT consists of 7 schools (3 secondaries and 3 primaries). If you are interested in working for a forward-thinking Trust, with a wealth of opportunity to work across sites and phases, please contact us. Successful new recruits can look forward to extensive support and professional development which can be translated into excellent outcomes for the young people which we serve. The College prospectus is available on the website for further information. We welcome visits from prospective applicants, come and meet the staff you could be working with, arrangements can be made by contacting Sarah Cooper on 01733 254052 or email scooper@fourcsmat.org.uk

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