PA to the Principal / Office Manager

Northern Education Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational trust in Salford is seeking a motivated Personal Assistant to support the Principal and manage administrative functions. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements, ensuring a supportive environment for staff and students.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Comprehensive professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support at a senior level.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Strong organizational skills for meeting management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal with administrative tasks.
• Manage academy's administrative function effectively.
• Assist SLT with appraisal implementation.

Skills

Confidential administrative support

Relationship building

Minute taking

Performance management

Operational management

Job description

Buile Hill Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Personal Assistant to the Principal / Office Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide confidential administrative support to the Principal and be responsible for the line management of the academy's administration function, including performance and operational management
• Build relationships and liaise with the local academy council and group directors on appropriate matters
• Organise and minute take at academy council and SLT meetings, assist SLT with the implementing and monitoring of appraisal, and prepare reports as and when required by SLT
• Matrix manage the academy support staff as and when required to ensure work for the Principal is completed

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

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.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.