Description Role: Personal Assistant to Principal/Office Manager Academy: Outwood Academy Ripon Start Date: Easter 2026 Salary (Actual Salary): £27,441.53 p.a to £28,353.69 p.a Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday ,Term Time only 3 Weeks Due to internal promotion, Outwood Academy Ripon seeks applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role. Do you thrive in a high-level, fast-paced support role where efficiency is paramount? Join us as a Personal Assistant to Principal/Office Manager, a critical position focused on providing efficient and effective support to the Principal. You will also take responsibility for managing the administrative functions across the Academy, acting as the first point of contact for correspondence to the Principal whilst coordinating a busy diary and managing sensitive documentation. In addition, you will take on the key role of Clerk for the Academy Council providing administrative support to the Chair of Governors. Welcome from the Principal: We are proud that Outwood Academy Ripon is rated Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted. We are an 11-16 academy based in the cathedral city of Ripon, near the UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing the magnificent Studley Royal Deer Park, including the well-preserved Cistercian Fountains Abbey. Our success is one of the most impressive in North Yorkshire, and we have been recognised for our consistently excellent outcomes in progress and attainment. Judged as Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in 2024, the inspection stated that “Pupils are supported by caring staff who know them well”, “Pupils know that learning is important and apply themselves diligently to their work” and noted that ”the relationships between staff and students are very strong and behaviour around the academy is of a high standard". We aim to promote the highest standards of academic achievement through inspiring teaching and learning, with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students’ experience. Our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs, and we have won numerous awards as a school including the Carnegie Mental Health Silver Award, Anti-Bullying Alliance Bronze Award and being accredited with the prestigious IQM Centre of Excellence status, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. Put simply, we take pride in serving the local community, ensuring everyone has a right to learn. You must have the qualifications as per our attached person specification. These must be listed on your application and certificates must be provided at interview. Please also ensure your employment and education history is listed in a chronological order with any gaps explained. If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Caroline Beaumont, Business Manager via email - c.beaumont@ripon.outwood.com. Responsibilities The role provides efficient and effective support to the Principal in all aspects of their duties and manages the administrative functions of the academy. Key responsibilities include confidential administrative support for the Principal and Vice Principals, managing the Principal's diary, and line management (including performance management) of academy administration staff. The post holder serves as the first point of contact for complaints addressed to the Principal and manages the administration of exclusion letters and documentation. Additional duties include clerking Academy Council meetings (preparing agendas and taking minutes) and liaising with the Local Academy Council and external agencies. To view the Job Description please click here Qualifications Applicants must possess experience working in a PA role or suitable administrative experience. Experience of leading, managing, and motivating staff and providing clear vision is required. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, and the crucial ability to respect and maintain confidentiality. The ability to use standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office, is also essential. A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g., in Business Admin) is desirable. To view the Person Specification please click here