School Secretary & PA to Headteacher
Spring Common Academy, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1TQ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
2 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 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
- £31,537.00 - £33,699.00 Annually (FTE)
School Secretary & PA to Headteacher job summary
Role: School Secretary & PA to the Headteacher
Salary: Scale 6 (point 18 - 22)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Spring Common Academy - Huntingdon
Start Date: ASAP
Benefits: Access to Local Government Pension Scheme [LGPS]
Access to induction scheme and additional training
Access to EAP (Medigold)
Spring Common Academy is a warm, inclusive and supportive special school, committed to improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people with SEND needs. We are seeking a highly organised, professional and approachable School Secretary & PA to the Headteacher to lead our school office and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our academy.
In this pivotal position, you will provide high-quality PA support to the Headteacher, oversee day-to-day office operations, and ensure our administrative, HR and data processes are well managed and compliant. You will be the welcoming face of the school, offering excellent customer service to pupils, families, staff, trustees and visitors, while upholding confidentiality, safeguarding responsibilities and the ethos of our community.
The role includes co-ordinating recruitment and safer recruitment checks, general HR duties, maintaining staff and pupil data on our MIS systems, supporting EHCP administration, ensuring GDPR compliance and leading the admin team to deliver an efficient and friendly service. You will need strong communication skills, resilience, attention to detail and the ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment.
If you are an experienced administrator who enjoys variety, responsibility and making a meaningful impact in a school setting, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 12pm, Tuesday 2 June
Interview date: Between 4-12 June TBC
To apply for this position please use the link below to register and apply via MyNewTerm
[CV’s will not be accepted]
Horizons Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expect staff to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
As a Trust we are committed to ensuring the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils. All staff will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Spring Common Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Spring Common Academy website
Spring Common Academy is an area special school for 209 pupils in Huntingdon. Most pupils have severe learning difficulties and related needs some have autism and some have profound and complex medical needs. The school is part of Horizons Education Trust which includes Riverside Meadows SEMH school sites at St Neots and Wisbech and there is a new area special school for the Trust at Alconbury Weald (Prestley Wood Academy) opening September 2024.
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