Personal Assistant to the Principal
George Pindar School, Scarborough, YO11 3LW11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 May 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
- £15,557.00 - £16,881.00 Annually (Actual) Salary shown above is pro rata, based on an Full Time Equivalent of £29,064 to £31,537 (Grade G, Scale Points 13-18)
Personal Assistant to the Principal job summary
We are looking to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Principal for 22 Hours per Week, on a Term Time plus 2 week basis to join our team at George Pindar School.
George Pindar School is an 11-16 secondary school situated in Scarborough. We are a proud and inclusive community where colleagues are #proudtobepindar and where we are looking confidently to the future. The school is oversubscribed in Years 7 and 8, reflecting the strength of our provision and the trust placed in us by our community.
We have the highest aspirations for our students: to strive for success, achieve their very best, and grow both as individuals and as valued members of society. The development of the whole child is central to our vision, and we are committed to ensuring that every student at George Pindar thrives, irrespective of their background. Working together as #TeamPindar, we promote our PINDAR values and benefit from strong collaboration with colleagues across the Heartwood Learning Trust to continually enhance all aspects of our school.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly organised, professional, and discreet individual to join us as PA to the Principal. This is a key role within the school, providing high-quality, confidential support to the Principal and administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will be able to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the Principal
- Manage the Principal’s diary, correspondence, and meeting schedules
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to a high standard
- Act as a professional first point of contact for visitors, staff, parents, and external agencies
- Support the Senior Leadership Team as required
- Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Coordinate meetings, events, and school communications
- Ensure effective office systems and processes are maintained
Why Join Us?
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities to work closely with senior leaders
- Access to professional development through the Trust
- The chance to be part of a school on a strong upward journey
Job Details
Hours of Work: 22 Hours per Week, Term Time plus 2 week. Work pattern to be agreed with consecutive days preferred.
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Principal
Travel Required: No
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
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 George Pindar School
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 727 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- George Pindar School website
George Pindar School is an 11-16 secondary situated in Scarborough. We are a community school where our colleagues are #proudtobepindar and we are looking positively to the future. We are proud to be an inclusive school and we are oversubscribed in Year 7 and 8. We have the highest aspirations for our students to strive for success, achieve their very best and grow both as individuals and as members of their community. The development of the whole child forms an integral part of our vision; we want the best for every student at George Pindar irrespective of their background. We work together as #TeamPindar to develop our PINDAR values and are well supported by colleagues across the Hope Sentamu Learning Trust to improve in all aspects of our school.
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