PA to the Head

Christian Fellowship School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian Fellowship School is seeking a PA to the Head Teacher with IT administration responsibilities. The role is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract to support leadership through a transitional period and strategic priorities.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day administrative support, oversee IT, and contribute to planning and coordination for the years ahead, while demonstrating autonomy, initiative and professional judgement in a Christian school community.

Qualifications

• Absorb complex information and identify priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple demands.
• Flexible and creative in approach.
• High level of personal ownership, initiative and accountability.
• Proactive, anticipating needs and solving problems before they arise.
• Confident, professional and discreet communication at all levels.
• Highly organised, reliable and able to work in a small team.
• Handles sensitive and confidential information with integrity and good judgement.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and remains calm under pressure.
• Willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day senior administrative support for the Head Teacher.
• Oversee Information Technology tasks and IT administration.
• Assist with planning, coordination and preparation for future years.
• Operate with autonomy and professional judgement as a trusted partner to the Head Teacher.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Communication

Discretion

Initiative

Problem solving

Reliability

Team working

Job description

CFS is looking to appoint a PA to the Head Teacher with aspects of IT administration.

Context

We are entering an exciting period of change as we anticipate and prepare for the next generation of senior leadership. The 2026/27 academic year will provide an important period of transition, during which the future shape of leadership will be considered thoughtfully, strategically, and prayerfully.

As such, this newly created role is being offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract to support the school through this transitional phase. The PA to the Head Teacher plays a pivotal role in enabling both the day‑to‑day effectiveness of the Head Teacher and wider leadership team, while also contributing to planning, coordination, and preparation for the years ahead.

Given the significance of this period, we are seeking an energetic, adaptable, and confident individual who can assimilate information quickly, is comfortable with process mapping and organisational improvement, and is an excellent communicator. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape and support the next stage of CFS'development.

Hours

The role is full time on a 12 month fixed term basis.

About our school

Independent Sector, 170 to 200 pupils from 4 to 16.

CFS is a faith venture within a parent collaborative setting, where young people learn to consider the world and themselves in a Christ‑centred way, and the next generation are actively discipled to equip them to serve society creatively and courageously. School families come from diverse ethnic and church backgrounds across the wider Merseyside region.

We see working at CFS as part of our Christian calling to serve the church through education. The salary structure is consequently reflected in this vision.

More about the role

This is an opportunity to work in a fast‑paced school environment that values clarity of thought and a coherent understanding of the world shaped by a Christian world‑view.

We are looking for a highly capable business professional who will take responsibility for providing day‑to‑day senior administrative support for the Head Teacher and oversight of Information Technology.

We are looking for someone who:

• can absorb complex information and identify priorities in a fast moving environment
• has exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing demands simultaneously without compromising quality or attention to detail
• is flexible and creative in their approach
• demonstrates a high level of personal ownership, initiative, and accountability
• is proactive, anticipating needs and solving problems before they arise
• communicates with confidence, professionalism, and discretion at all levels
• is highly organised, reliable, and able to work effectively within a small team
• can handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and good judgement
• thrives in a fast‑paced environment and remains calm under pressure
• willing to contribute to the wider life of the school where appropriate

This is not a traditional administrative role. The successful candidate will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, initiative, and professional judgement, acting as a trusted partner to the Head Teacher and supporting the effective delivery of the school's strategic priorities. The role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational capability, the ability to manage significant workloads, and the confidence to work across both operational and strategic matters.

Additionally, the applicants must be practising Christians (occupational requirement under Part 1 of schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010).