The role
Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – 8am till 4pm
Full time (there is an option of all year round or term time plus 3 weeks £35,028 to accommodate work life balance priorities)
St Gregory’s Catholic High School are seeking to appoint an exceptional and highly organised Headteacher’s PA/Clerk to Governors to join our welcoming and supportive school community.
This is a key role at the heart of the school, providing high-quality administrative and confidential support to the Headteacher and our Governing Board. The successful candidate will be an efficient and proactive professional with outstanding organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities and a calm, positive approach to working in a busy school environment. As PA to the Headteacher you will be an important ambassador of St Gregory’s Catholic High School.
The role requires someone who is able to handle highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion, whilst also acting as a warm and approachable first point of contact for staff, pupils, parents, governors and visitors. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team are essential.
All interested applicants are very welcome to contact the school to have a discussion with the Headteacher, Ed McGlinchey
The Job Description and CES Support Staff Application Form are available from the school website.
Key dates
Application deadline: Friday 5 June 2026 at 9am
Shortlisting and notification of interview date: Friday 5 June 2026 (PM)
Interview date: w/c 8 June 2026, likely be on either the 10th, 11th or 12th June
How to apply
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
Online checks of shortlisted candidates may be obtained which forms part of our Safer Recruitment procedures and KCSIE Guidance.
Only CES application forms will be accepted.