RESPONSIBLE TO: Headteacher/Business ManagerSALARY: £25,989 to £28,142 per annum (pro-rata) HOURS: 37 hours per week CONTRACT: Fixed-term contract – 1 year, term time plus 3 weeksMain PurposeTo provide high-quality administrative support to the Headteacher, Business Manager and wider school, contributing to a well-organised and effective environment that supports educational excellence. The role includes leading the administrative team and ensuring efficient systems and communication across the school.Job SummaryYou will manage the day-to-day running of the school office, providing professional support to the Senior Leadership Team and overseeing reception as the first point of contact for visitors, staff and parents.Key responsibilities include coordinating school events and educational visits, managing staff cover arrangements, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring effective systems for communication, safeguarding and compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of administrative services across the school. WHY CHOOSE US Preston Muslim Girls High School is a highly regarded and an extremely successful 11-16 Islamic High School. Preston Muslim Girls High School has been recognised by DfE as one of the top non-selective schools in the country. In December 2022 Ofsted graded the school as ‘Outstanding’. ‘Leaders expectations for pupils academic achievement are unwaveringly high for every pupil.’ ‘Governors and leaders are relentless in pursuing the best for the pupils. The ethos of the school promotes strong productive relationships between all stakeholders’. (Ofsted Nov 2016) The school has the highest P8 within the authority and is ranked 9th nationally. This demonstrates the high expectations and performance of all within the school. Our pupils make a huge contribution to the Islamic life and ethos of the school and as an inspirational team player you will be keen to get involved in the vast array of activities at the school as well as the larger community to help support the department further. Preston Muslim Girls High School provides a welcoming, calm and safe environment in which our young people can thrive. Staff in every area of the school, whatever their role, are kind, thoughtful and entirely focused on ensuring that every child makes the most of the opportunities offered to them. Safeguarding and Child Protection practices are exemplary; attendance rates are exceptional; and visitors to the school frequently comment upon the exemplary behaviour and attitude of our pupils. Your opportunity Inspire the next generation of pioneers by joining us at Preston Muslim Girls High School. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about the power of education to improve the life chances of young people and a committed team player who is driven to raising attainment. Building character and skills, developing and valuing young people and giving them every opportunity to achieve the highest standards in their academic journey is fundamental to our vision. We would be interested to hear from both experienced candidates and those entering their newly qualified teacher year. We have a proven track record of support and development. Perfect for an individual who likes a challenge and is committed to student’s learning. The ideal candidate will be motivated, patient and caring with the student’s quality of learning and excellent progression at the centre of what they do day to day.