Executive Personal Assistant to Principal & SLT

The Barnes Wallis Academy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

BARNES WALLIS ACADEMY is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to support the Principal and Senior Leadership Team in Lincoln. The role requires discretion, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities within a busy secondary school environment.

You will coordinate communications, prepare documents, support events and maintain records in line with Trust policies. Term-time plus three extra weeks with term-time salary framework.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Experience providing administrative or Personal Assistant support, preferably in education.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team.
• Manage the Principal's diary, appointments, meetings and correspondence, prioritising commitments.
• Act as a professional first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and monitor actions.
• Prepare professional correspondence, reports, presentations and confidential documents.
• Support coordination of Academy events and visits.
• Maintain accurate records and administrative systems per policies.
• Assist with student admissions, transfers and appeals as directed.
• Liaise with staff and external agencies to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and ensure safeguarding compliance.
• Collaborate with the Academy Operations Manager and admin team.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Time-management

PA experience

Confidentiality and discretion

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

BARNES WALLIS ACADEMY is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to support the Principal and Senior Leadership Team in Lincoln. The role requires discretion, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities within a busy secondary school environment.

You will coordinate communications, prepare documents, support events and maintain records in line with Trust policies. Term-time plus three extra weeks with term-time salary framework.