PA to Headteacher

Sigmatrust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant academy is seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to support the Headteacher in enhancing operational efficiency and strategic objectives. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent administrative skills and experience in fast-paced educational settings. A competitive salary and employee benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Free membership to Perkbox

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care plan

Annual free flu vaccination

Discounted gym membership

Discounted cinema tickets

Eligible for Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar PA or senior administrative role.
• Impeccable attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Discretion, diplomacy and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the Headteacher.
• Manage the Headteacher’s diary and coordinate meetings.
• Handle confidential correspondence professionally.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

Experience in a similar PA or senior administrative role

Job description

PAXMAN ACADEMY

PA TO HEADTEACHER

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 9

Actual Salary from: £35,633 - £39,398 (Points 29-33)

Start Date: September 2025

The Role

Are you highly organised, discreet and able to work in a fast-paced educational environment? We are seeking an exceptional Personal Assistant to support the Headteacher in delivering the strategic vision and daily operations of our vibrant and high-achieving school.

• This post is 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil days and 3 weeks during school closure periods).
• Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• To provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher
• Manage the Headteacher’s diary, schedule appointments and coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Handle confidential correspondence with professionalism and integrity
• Prepare reports, agendas and minutes for meetings and draft a range of correspondence
• Act as a first point of contact for the Headteacher, ensuring a welcoming and efficient experience for all visitors
• Undertake a range of duties as the HR link, liaising directly with the People & Culture and Payroll teams

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

• Proven experience in a similar PA or senior administrative role
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills
• Impeccable attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Discretion, diplomacy and a proactive attitude
• A calm, flexible and professional manner

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Paxman Academy?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please click on the ‘apply’ button.

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

• Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 29th June 2025
• Interviewing will take place during week beginning Monday 7th July 2025

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.