Office Manager & Headteacher's PA

inploi; Bury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bury seeks an Office Manager & Headteacher’s PA. The successful candidate will lead administrative systems, ensuring quality assurance and support for the headteacher. Ideal applicants are passionate about student success, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and have knowledge of safeguarding procedures. The role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Career Progression

Wellbeing & Support

Generous annual leave entitlement

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for helping young people thrive.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience in administrative roles and managing support staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain effective administrative systems.
• Quality assure administrative systems.
• Provide personal assistant service to the Headteacher.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Professionalism

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

OFFICE MANAGER & HEADTEACHER’S PA

GRADE F SCP 17 23 (£31,022 34,434)

ACTUAL SALARY £27,248.36 - £30,245.31

37 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 10 DAYS

PERMENANT CONTRACT

REQUIRED 1ST FEBRUARY 2026

Bury Church of England High School, with its long and distinguished history, is proud to be a part of the Bishop Fraser Trust family of Schools, which provides a great opportunity to work closely with other Trust schools, sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress. Our commitment to Christian values and our motto 'Let your light shine' guide us in providing a safe and caring community where every individual can flourish.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a great team player, friendly, professional and motivated to provide excellent customer service.
• Has a passion for seeing young people thrive and achieve their full potential, having high expectations for students’ attainment and personal development.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and professionalism and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our students.
• Has a detailed knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
• Is able to work independently, under pressure and to deadlines.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to form positive, professional and empathetic relationships with colleagues.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• To lead, develop and maintain effective administrative systems in school.
• To quality assure administrative systems.
• Contribute to the planning, development and monitoring of support services and management of support staff including coordination and delegation of relevant activities.
• To provide an exceptional personal assistant service to the Headteacher's.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives. Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
• Automatic pay progression for teachers we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare
• Fantastic facilities
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.burychurch.bury.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 0161 762 0997 or by emailing [e-mail]

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link

Office Manager and Head Teacher's PA | SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 5th January 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC

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