Deputy Heads' PA

Contract Type: Fixed Term 
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Numeracy and literacy skills at least equivalent to RQF Level 2; NVQ Business Admin related qualification or equivalent is desirable
Start Date: 15th December 2025
Salary: £29,064 - £32,061 per annum

This is a great opportunity to come and work in our very highly rated secondary school in central Manchester.

We can Offer:

• The opportunity to join our thriving and popular school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented, hard-working staff team;
•  Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings;
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Enrolment in HSF's Health Plan, providing money back plans for optical, dental, 24/7 advice, etc
• Free parking and use of the school Fitness Suite;
• Cycle to Work Scheme in operation;
• Access to Health Assured's 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme;
• Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health;
• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

We are looking for:

•  Experience and an understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake training in these areas
• Numeracy and literacy skills at least equivalent to RQF Level
• NVQ Business Admin related qualification or equivalent is desirable;
• Previous experience of working as a Personal Assistant, or similar role in a large organisation, including experience of providing consistent, confidential, timely and proactive support;
• Experience of diary management and organising all aspects of internal and external meetings;
• Knowledge and IT experience of Microsoft Office systems and with experience of using SIMS, ClassCharts, etc;
• Experience of working in a busy environment with competing priorities and deadlines, ideally in an educational setting;
• Knowledge and experience of handling emails, phone calls, and in-person queries, and can draft and send clear, professional letters; ensuring the accuracy and consistency in all administrative tasks, including maintaining and updating databases and proofreading documents;
• Ability to work independently, responding to tight deadlines, prioritising work whilst collaborating with colleagues to achieve goals and complete projects within timescales;
• Willingness to work flexibly and attend occasional out of hours events;
• Excellent written & oral communication skills with a confident telephone manner and the ability to take accurate messages and notes of meetings;
•  Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record, which in turn supports student attainment.
•  Training will be provided on safeguarding and school specific IT applications.