Headteacher's PA & Pastoral Admin Leader

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching Manchester is seeking a Head PA / Pastoral Administrator to provide comprehensive and confidential support to the Headteacher in a busy school environment. The role entails managing the diary, drafting reports, coordinating events and liaising with parents and external agencies.

The ideal candidate will have senior administrative experience in a school, excellent organisational skills, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Senior admin or PA experience in a school setting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital management systems.
• Knowledge of Arbour and/or SIMS desirable.
• Experience in an educational setting desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative support to the Headteacher.
• Manage the Headteacher's diary, appointments, meetings and correspondence.
• Prepare agendas, reports, presentations and meeting documentation.
• Coordinate school events, visits and stakeholder meetings.
• Record and distribute meeting minutes where required.
• Support governance activities and administrative requirements.
• Handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Support pastoral and safeguarding administration as needed.

Skills

Senior admin experience

PA experience

School administration

Microsoft Office

SIMS knowledge

Arbour knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

SIMS & Arbour

Job description

Prospero Teaching Manchester is seeking a Head PA / Pastoral Administrator to provide comprehensive and confidential support to the Headteacher in a busy school environment. The role entails managing the diary, drafting reports, coordinating events and liaising with parents and external agencies.

The ideal candidate will have senior administrative experience in a school, excellent organisational skills, and strong communication abilities.