About this Role
We are seeking an exceptional PA and Office Manager to provide high-level, confidential support to the Headteacher and lead our busy school administration team. This key role is at the heart of the school, ensuring the smooth running of leadership, communication, and operational processes. You will act as a trusted gatekeeper, a professional representative, and an organisational anchor within a fast-paced secondary school environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide proactive PA support to the Headteacher, including diary management, meeting coordination, and preparation of briefing materials.
* Act as the first point of contact for staff, parents, governors, and external agencies, ensuring a professional and solutions-focused response.
* Lead and supervise the school administration team, ensuring high standards and efficient processes.
* Oversee the school's central inbox, triaging enquiries and ensuring timely responses.
* Coordinate key school events such as Open Evenings and Parents' Evenings.
* Produce high-quality written communications, reports, and correspondence.
* Support recruitment administration, safeguarding compliance, and accurate MIS updates.
* Work collaboratively with Trust colleagues and external partners.
About You
* Has recent experience in a busy administrative environment.
* Communicates clearly and professionally, both in writing and in person.
* Is highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
* Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and absolute discretion.
* Builds strong working relationships and leads others effectively.
* Is committed to our Trust values of collaboration, inclusion, and ambition.
Experience in education, safeguarding procedures, or school MIS systems (e.g., Bromcom) is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
* Opportunity to work collaboratively across the school and help deliver a high-quality service.
* An extensive and personalised professional development programme to help you achieve your own goals.
* A great sense of community and range of opportunities for staff and students.
* Opportunities to develop your career within our growing Trust.
* High-quality continuous professional development throughout the year.
* Career progression opportunities within the Trust.
* Occupational sick pay, maternity, and paternity pay.
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Free eye care tests.
* On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BR/SRD/GRV).
* Employee wellbeing schemes.
* Accessible central services including HR, finance, and IT.
Further Information
* Annual salary: Grade 9 £28,542 - £30,579.
* Hours: 37 hours per week.
* Term time plus INSET plus 2 weeks (41 weeks).
* Closing date: 9am, Monday 1st June 2026.
Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding
Mowbray Education Trust embraces and welcomes diversity and equality. Mowbray Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working within the Trust to share this commitment. All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.
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