Headteacher PA & School Operations Lead

Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College in Oldham, near Manchester, seeks an exceptionally organised Operations Manager / PA to the Headteacher. You will provide high-level operational and administrative support, managing critical processes and compliance across the school.

The role involves complex diary management, coordinating with senior leaders, safeguarding duties, and ensuring timely completion of actions in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communicator with staff, parents and external stakeholders.
• Experience providing high-level administrative, PA, executive or operational support.
• Confident managing complex diaries, meetings, documentation and deadlines.
• Methodical and detail-focused with accurate record-keeping.
• Calm, professional and solutions-focused, especially under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level operational, administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher.
• Take responsibility for operational, compliance and administrative functions across the school.
• Work with the Headteacher and senior staff to ensure key systems, processes and deadlines are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Diary management

Communication

Administrative support

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College in Oldham, near Manchester, seeks an exceptionally organised Operations Manager / PA to the Headteacher. You will provide high-level operational and administrative support, managing critical processes and compliance across the school.

The role involves complex diary management, coordinating with senior leaders, safeguarding duties, and ensuring timely completion of actions in a busy school environment.