PA to the Principal / Office Manager

Northern Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational organization in Gateshead is seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to the Principal and Office Manager. This vital role involves managing office staff, providing strategic support, and ensuring the academy’s adherence to compliance and safety policies. The ideal candidate will possess high organizational skills and a proactive approach. Benefits include free flu vaccinations and onsite parking. Join a supportive environment that emphasizes professional development and commitment to safeguarding our students.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills with a focus on efficient administration.
• Experience in managing and mentoring office staff.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage office staff performance and operations.
• Minute Academy Council and SLT meetings, providing strategic reports.
• Support safer recruitment processes and maintain the Single Central Record.
• Coordinate student discipline documentation and academy events calendar.

Skills

Proactive organization

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Thorp Academy is seeking a proactive, innovative, and highly organised Personal Assistant to the Principal and Office Manager to lead our academy's administration function. This is a role essential to the smooth operation of our leadership team. You will act as the Principal's right hand, managing complex correspondence and providing confidential support. Beyond traditional PA duties, you will line manage office staff, ensuring the academy's administrative services are efficient and responsive.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Line manage office staff, including performance management and operational oversight.
• Strategic Support: Minute Academy Council and SLT meetings, and prepare high-level reports.
• Compliance & Safety: Support safer recruitment processes, maintain the Single Central Record, and strictly adhere to GDPR and safeguarding policies.
• Coordination: Manage student discipline documentation, the academy events calendar, and holiday data.

Opportunities / About the Trust

• Northern Education Trust offers the opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future.
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project.
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all.
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee Benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

Safeguarding & Recruitment

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.