Personal Assistant to the Headteacher
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EE9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 October 2025 at 1pm
Date listed
3 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,711.00 - £28,624.00 Annually (Actual) Pro rata salary for full time, term time plus 4 weeks [Pay Award Pending]
Personal Assistant to the Headteacher job summary
About the Role:
As the PA to the Headteacher, you’ll be the linchpin of our leadership team — managing communications, coordinating meetings and events, and ensuring the Headteacher’s schedule runs like clockwork. You’ll be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, helping to maintain our school’s high standards and warm, welcoming ethos.
Why Join Us?
St Joseph’s is a vibrant, inclusive school community where every member of staff plays a vital role in shaping the lives of our students. You’ll be part of a genuinely supportive team, with opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to the school’s mission and values.
Work in a supportive and friendly school environment.
Be part of a dedicated and passionate leadership team.
Enjoy opportunities for professional development.
Comprehensive staff wellbeing package including online GP access and free on-site gym facilities.
Join us in making a difference at St Joseph's!
The Key Responsibilities:
Provide confidential support to the Headteacher and Headship team.
Manage diaries, correspondence, and meeting logistics.
Lead on key school events including Prize Evening and Parents’ Evenings.
Maintain and update the school calendar and MIS systems.
Oversee admissions and exclusions administration processes.
Liaise professionally with parents, staff, governors, and external agencies.
Support recruitment, staff absence tracking, and elements of data reporting.
What We’re Looking For:
A highly organised individual with impeccable attention to detail and strong communication skills
Calm, tactful, and professional in all interactions.
Experienced in administrative work, ideally within education.
Skilled in operational support including event planning and problem solving
Committed to safeguarding and the ethos of our school.
The Hours:
Full time over 5 days per week. This is a full-time role, and while there may occasionally be a need to stay later for leadership meetings or school events, we’ll work with you to flex your hours in a way that keeps things balanced and manageable.
Term time [38 weeks per year] plus 4 weeks during INSET and school holidays although we may consider a full year contract if that works best for the successful candidate and that would increase the pro-rata salary.
For more information, visit our website [sjchs.uk] or contact Ian Nevitt, Headteacher on 01900 873290 or via Claire.Tuck@sjchs.uk.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the online application form by midday on Monday 13th October.. Applications will be assessed as they are submitted and we reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to make an appointment before this date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities. It is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance form the popular market town of Cockermouth.
St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 517 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington website
St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities.
St Joseph's is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance form the popular market town of Cockermouth.
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