Headteacher PA & School Office Manager

Little Thurrock Primary School; Grays; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Little Thurrock Primary School invites applications for a Support Manager to act as PA to the Headteacher and Office Manager. The role is 35 hours per week, term-time with inset days, starting 7 December 2026.

You will provide confidential admin support and manage day-to-day data and HR liaison across the academy trust. The successful candidate will be organised, patient and communicative, with GCSE Maths and English and proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Bromcom is desirable.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills; ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• GCSE Maths and English (grade 4–9 or equivalent) and proficient in standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance to the Headteacher, manage meetings, diaries and contacts.
• Ensure effective admin and clerical support for the school.
• Oversee day-to-day admin and data functions.
• Line manage Support Officer and Receptionist.
• Assist Headteacher and SLT with data for school improvement and system setups.
• Champion GDPR across the school and act as HR link for the Osborne Trust.
• Oversee website and policy compliance.
• Support health and safety in the school.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Bromcom

Job description

Little Thurrock Primary School invites applications for a Support Manager to act as PA to the Headteacher and Office Manager. The role is 35 hours per week, term-time with inset days, starting 7 December 2026.

You will provide confidential admin support and manage day-to-day data and HR liaison across the academy trust. The successful candidate will be organised, patient and communicative, with GCSE Maths and English and proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Bromcom is desirable.