Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale G: £29,516 to £31,540 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£31,537 - £33,699 full time/full year equivalent)
Fixed Term: until 2nd April 2027
Working Weeks: 42 weeks
Start Date: May 2026
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is looking for an experienced PA (Maternity Cover) to provide confidential and efficient support to the Principal. The post holder will manage and delegate appropriately the day-to-day activities of the front office.
This is an exciting, challenging role for someone looking to work in a fast-paced and progressive environment. You will have experience in a PA role, excellent communication and organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and excellent IT skills.
You will support the Principal to ensure the school’s services are delivered to a high and professional standard. Duties will include: diary management; document preparation; event and meetings management; communication; meeting and greeting visitors; management of filing systems. You will be required to manage a small admin team.
What You’ll Be Doing
* To provide confidential, efficient and effective personal assistant support to the Principal and act as an ambassador for the Executive Principal/ Principal and Academy in all matters.
* To manage and delegate appropriately the day-to‑day activities of the main school office.
* To support the Principal in helping to ensure the Academy teaching and non‑teaching services are delivered to a high standard in keeping with the aims and objectives of the Trust.
* To ensure high standards of communication between the Principal, the Chief Executive Officer, Trust Central Staff, Executive Leadership Team, Trustees, Academy Committee members, Company Secretary, staff, parents, carers, pupils and all stakeholders both internal and external.
About You
* You will be someone with exceptional organisation, strong communication, utmost discretion and confidentiality, a proactive and positive attitude, adaptability, excellent ICT skills, and strong people skills to manage diverse stakeholders.
* Good level of education preferably including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
* Sound experience of development, management and operation of organisational and administrative procedures (ideally in a school setting)
* Experience of dealing with confidential information and complying with the General Data Protection Regulations
* Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, trouble‑shoot, and to meet short‑ and long‑term deadlines
* Ability to build good working relationships with a range of Trustees, Academy Committee members, external stakeholders and to be able to deal with difficult, often unexpected, situations as and when they arise in a calm and effective manner
* Excellent IT skills, including being skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products including Sharepoint, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
* Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, in dealing with a wide range of visitors / stakeholders
* Experience of attending and recording minutes at meetings up to and including Board level
* Experience of effectively line managing a small team
* Experience of working in an education setting
Why Join Inspiration Trust
At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward‑thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.
We offer:
* Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
* Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim‑back options for healthcare costs *
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
* Free parking at most sites
* Personalised CPD and development programmes
* A structured and specific induction programme.
*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. The report highlighted that "Pupils at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy are proud to attend the school. It provides them with a safe and structured environment. It is a place where pupils can thrive and achieve their potential."
Over the last four rounds of Year 7 admissions, the school has become oversubscribed with first‑choice pupils. Our current job opportunities reflect this growth and our ongoing commitment to supporting students from our local community.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.
For information on what it is like to live and work in Great Yarmouth, click here .
Next Steps
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the "Planning your application" section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact the Principal’s PA on Hannahgray@inspirationtrust.org or call the school on 01493 842061.
To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Sunday 25th January 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: JAN20261114 .
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