Personal Assistant- PA

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust is seeking a proactive PA to the Headmaster in Felixstowe. The role involves providing administrative support and being the first point of contact for the school community. Ideal candidates will possess excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage confidential information, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This temporary full-time position offers up to £40,000 FTE.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and work calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Headmaster.
• Act as the first point of contact for parents and staff.
• Handle attendance monitoring and HR administration.
• Update the school website and manage financial tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Confidential information management

Ability to prioritise workload

Job description

Job Details

Salary: Up to £40,000 FTE ( £19.24ph ). Location: Felixstowe.

Full‑time equivalent 30 hours a week, Monday‑Friday, site‑based. Term‑time plus one additional week. Temporary role until April, possibly ongoing.

Overview

Pure are delighted to supporting an education trust with the recruitment of an experienced PA to the Headmaster.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality administrative and organisational support to ensure the smooth running of the school and the efficient day‑to‑day management of the Headteacher's office.
• Act as the first point of contact for parents, staff and external agencies, handling communications with professionalism, discretion and sensitivity.
• Take responsibility for key administrative areas, including:
  • Attendance monitoring
  • HR administration (cover, minutes, policy management)
  • Website updates
  • Basic financial and ordering tasks
  • General administration as directed by the Headteacher

Essential Skills & Experience

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and work calmly under pressure.
• A positive, flexible, and proactive approach to supporting school leadership.

Desirable

• Experience working within an educational setting.
• Knowledge of school attendance systems, HR procedures, or finance software.
• Understanding of safeguarding and data protection principles.

General

• Maintain confidentiality, at all times.
• Uphold the ethos, vision, and values of the school.
• Comply with policies relating to child protection, health and safety, and equality.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as directed by the Headteacher.
• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others.
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team, willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team.
• Be able to multi‑task and work under pressure.
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities.
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions.
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.