What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, varied environment and who can confidently manage complex demands with professionalism and discretion. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven experience in office administration and staff management, and the ability to handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality. Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and ideally Arbor, is highly desirable.
As PA to the Headteacher
As PA to the Headteacher, you will play a central role in supporting the strategic and operational leadership of the school. You will manage the Headteacher’s diary, correspondence, and key communications, acting as a trusted first point of contact. As Office Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the school office, lead a dedicated administrative team, and ensure that systems and processes operate efficiently and effectively.
What the school offers its staff
Birkdale High School is a high‑performing, oversubscribed 11–16 boys’ school with an excellent reputation, exceptional pastoral care, and academic outcomes consistently above national averages. We are also proud to be part of the Southport Learning Trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
* Childcare disqualification
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching
* Right to work
* Satisfactory references
* Suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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