PA to the Principal/Office Manager

Northern Education Trust; Blyth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust is seeking a PA to the Principal/Office Manager to provide essential administrative support. The role involves managing correspondence, line managing office staff, and organizing student meetings. Applicants must have relevant experience in administration and show dedication to safeguarding children's welfare. This position is based in Blyth, England, and offers a full-time contract with various benefits including free flu vaccinations and onsite parking.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or office management.
• Ability to manage correspondence efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient support to the Principal.
• Line manage office staff and administration support.
• Manage student discipline meeting arrangements.

Skills

Effective communication

Office management

Prioritization

Job description

PA to the Principal/Office Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time - term time plus specified days

Advert Start Date: 17/09/2025

Advert End Date: 01/10/2025 23:59

Salary: Grade 5, SCP 16-18, FTE salary £29,572.00 - £30,559.00, pro rata salary £27,467.27 - £28,384.02

Job Category: Admin/Secretarial/Customer Services

Vacancy ID: 286123

Employment Location: Blyth, Northumberland

Closing date: 1 Oct

Overview

The Blyth Academy is seeking to appoint a PA to the Principal/Office Manager. The successful candidate will provide efficient and effective support to the Principal as required, including receiving, prioritising and forwarding the Principal’s correspondence (telephone calls, e-mails and post).

Base: The Blyth Academy, Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP. Working Type: Full Time (37 hours, 41 working weeks, 48.299 paid weeks). This post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and effective support to the Principal as required, including receiving, prioritising and forwarding correspondence, including telephone calls, e-mails and post.
• Line manage office staff and work proactively, innovatively and responsively to provide excellent administration support to the academy administration office.
• Manage the administration of exclusion letters, relevant documentation and arrange student discipline meetings with Academy Council members.

Salary and Working Details

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and are subject to equated salary adjustments if the employment commences part way through the academic year.

Working Pattern: Full time (37 hours, 41 working weeks, 48.299 paid weeks)

Base: The Blyth Academy, Chase Farm Drive, Blyth, NE24 4JP

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires an online check on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further at interview. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. Applicants must share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of pupils.

Flexibility and Development

The Trust is committed to flexible working requests. Northern Education Trust offers opportunities across the family of schools and professional development including leadership programmes through NET Staff College.

Benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

Closing date

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 1st October 2025

Supporting documents

• JE015 PA to the Principal & Office Manager JD (2024-25) Correct (3).pdf
• JE015 PA to the Principal & Office Manager PS (3).pdf