PA To the Headteacher and Clerk

Ken Stimpson Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Peterborough is seeking a dynamic PA to the Headteacher. The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator, key to supporting the leadership team and ensuring efficient operations. Excellent communication and multitasking skills are essential. The academy offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

CPD program

Opportunities for career development

Use of onsite gym

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator with a proven track record in a PA role.
• Flexibility, proactivity, and teamwork ability are essential.
• Strong personal qualities such as confidence and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher and be part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Ensure effective operation of the senior team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong ICT skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

About this Role

Ken Stimpson Academy

Werrington, Peterborough

PA to the Headteacher and Clerk to the Governors

Location Staniland Way, Werrington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6JT

Job Reference EDV/2025/KSA/84753

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Full-Time

Salary £31,103.76 Annually (Actual)

Grade 9, point 24

Closing Date 9:00am, 8th Oct 2025

Start Date As soon as possible

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) w/c 13 October

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed, dynamic, innovative PA to join our successful, and improving school, supporting the Headteacher. The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator with a proven track record in a PA role to a senior manager, either in an educational or business environment. We are looking for a flexible, proactive and positive individual who understands the importance of teamwork, good leadership, effective systems and processes with a determination to 'get things done'. Excellent communication skills are an absolute must.

This is a key role within the school, you will be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team. The ability to prioritise, work independently and multitask is essential. Attention to detail is paramount for this role. Strong personal qualities such as confidence, integrity and presence are sought in addition to good ICT skills. A full job description and person specification are attached to this advert.

Our school is on an accelerated journey of improvement and we are passionate about providing the very best of everything we do. This post is a crucial role to ensure the effective operation of the senior team. We would love to show you round our academy.

We Offer

• A competitive salary
• A strong and ongoing CPD program
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Use of the onsite gym
• A Senior Team that are keen to drive school improvement and are open to innovation and creative thinking
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Safeguarding The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

How to discuss opportunities If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, or arrange a tour of our school, please contact Paul Swift (Deputy Headteacher).

Related Documents

• PA Job Description.docx
• PA Person Specification.docx
• Safeguarding And Child Protection Policy

Contact Details

Paul Swift

01733765950

[e-mail]

Ken Stimpson Academy

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Staniland Way, Werrington, Peterborough

Cambridgeshire

PE4 6JT

01733765950

[e-mail]