PA to Principal

The Queen Elizabeth Academy; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee benefits

Discounts

Cycle to work

Gym schemes

Cinema tickets

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is seeking a highly organized PA to the Principal. This fixed-term role supports the Head of Academy and the Senior Leadership Team, handling diary management, secretarial duties, word processing, and data services.

It requires discretion, technical proficiency, and a passion for education during term time. The successful candidate will work in a vibrant 11-16 academy in Atherstone, with 39 weeks per year and 37 hours per week, ending 30 April 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years practical administrative experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Highly computer literate with strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• GCSE English and Maths C/4 or equivalent; relevant qualifications in office administration and IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide extensive PA support to the Head of Academy and Senior Leadership Team, managing administrative tasks, typing and data services.
• Manage diaries and coordinate meetings, ensuring efficient organisation to meet academy needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and high standards of accuracy and professionalism in all duties.

Skills

Diary management

Confidentiality

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

GCSE English & Maths C/4 or equivalent

Office administration IT qualifications

Job description

Contract Type:

Fixed term ending 30 April 2027

Hours:

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time only)

Scale:

NJC 19 - 22

Actual Salary: £27,576 - £28,984 per annum / FTE Salary: £32,061 - £33,698 per annum (pending pay award)

Closes: Wednesday 7th October2026 or sooner should we receive sufficient applications

Start Date: As soon as possible

Interviews: To be confirmed

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity? The Queen Elizabeth Academy are looking to appoint a fixed term PA to the Principal who strives to share their passion for education with our students and join our dedicated team to uphold the Academy’s vision and values.

Please note, this is a fixed term position ending 30 April 2027.

We are looking for an organised individual who is self-motivated and has a genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil. You will relish the opportunity to work with young people in a vibrant and dynamic learning environment.

The PA to the Principal will provide an extensive PA service to the Head of Academy and other members of the Senior Leadership Team including managing, dealing with and undertaking administrative, secretarial, word processing/typing and data services, ensuring that these functions are organised efficiently to meet the needs of the academy.

About you

The successful candidate will be experienced in diary management and have a minimum of three years practical administrative experience. To succeed you must understand the importance of confidentiality and discretion, be highly computer literate with good numeracy and literacy skills and hold GCSE English and Maths C/4 or equivalent together with relevant qualifications in office administration and IT applications.

Why choose The Queen Elizabeth Academy?

The Queen Elizabeth Academy is an 11-16 mixed academy based in Atherstone with approximately 715 pupils on roll. Following our Ofsted inspection in June 2022, we retained our “Good” rating, a real testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and students. Ofsted commented the pupils were “respectful of each other’s views and are exceptionally supportive. Pupils behave well. They are proud of their school and the improvements that have been made in recent years. Pupils enjoy school and know that leaders and staff have the highest expectations for them.” The Ofsted report is a fair reflection of the academy, and we continue to develop as we push from Good to Great.

In November 2016, as part of the Priority School Building Programme, we moved into brand new premises that have given us access to fantastic new facilities, which really set us apart in the locality.

As a proud Academy Transformation Trust academy, we are devoted to professional development and support which is second to none. Our trust is registered as Disability Confident, and we welcome all applications. Our ATT Institute offers hundreds of training events and leadership accreditation qualifications to develop your talent to its full potential. As an academy we believe it is our role to develop your expertise to the full through supportive coaching in order to transform the lives of our students.

In return

You can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.