What skills and experience we're looking for
PA to Principal/Whole School Administrator
Salary: £24,000 - £29,000 dependent on experience plus benefits including: Local Government Pension Scheme, Health Care Cash Plan, Generous Staff Discount scheme, 3 extra inset days for planning, at least one personal leave day per year.
Marsden Heights is a dynamic and forward-thinking school dedicated to providing a nurturing and high-quality education to our students. We are seeking a highly organised, motivated, and proactive individual to join our team as a PA to Principal and Whole School Administrator.
The successful candidate must have:
• Proven experience in a PA or administrative role, ideally within an educational setting.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• A proactive, positive, and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous experience in a school setting or education-related environment is desirable
What the school offers its staff
Rewards and Benefits:
Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.
More pay…
more time…
and more support
• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector.
• Cash towards medical treatment.
• Generous staff discount scheme.
• Three extra INSET days for planning.
• At least one personal day a year.
• Great training for your career.
• Exceptional curriculum resources.
• Expert subject advice.
• Support for your wellbeing.
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.