Personal Assistant to the Headteacher
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EE13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 August 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 August 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 (FTE) Pro rata salary for full time, term time plus 4 weeks [Pay Award Pending]
Personal Assistant to the Headteacher job summary
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and professional Personal Assistant (PA) to the Headteacher to join our dynamic team at St Joseph's as the current postholder has moved into a new development role within the school. This is a key role providing high-level administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher, ensuring the smooth running of their daily schedule and wider school operations. The role will also provide operational support to the Business Manager and will undertake analysis of school data.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Headteacher.
- Manage the Headteacher’s diary, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
- Provide operational support to Business Manager and wider Headship Team.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations.
- Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
- Organise school events, meetings, and take minutes when required.
- Assist with HR and recruitment administration where necessary.
- Support in analysis of school data.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
✔ Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
✔ A strong communicator, both written and verbal.
✔ Proactive and resourceful, able to anticipate the needs of the Headteacher.
✔ Confidential and professional, handling sensitive matters with discretion.
✔ Experienced in administration, preferably in an educational setting.
✔ Tech-savvy, with strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, MIS systems, etc.).
Why Join Us?
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.
Join us in making a difference at St Joseph's!
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.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the online application form by midday on Tuesday 26th August at 9am.
For more information, visit our website [sjchs.uk] or contact Zoe Brentnall on 01900 873290 or zoe.brentnall@sjchs.uk.
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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