Personal Assistant (PA) To The Headteacher

Trafford Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Stretford High School in Stretford, Manchester is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to the Headteacher to provide and coordinate a comprehensive and professional administrative service. The role requires proactive secretarial support, discretion and a calm, professional approach with pupils, staff and visitors.

The post is full-time, 36.25 hours per week (8.15am–4.00pm), term-time plus 2 weeks, with a band 6 salary (£35,570–£37,563; actual salary £31,379).

Qualifications

• Proactive secretarial and administrative support to the Headteacher.
• Strong operational and communications skills for personal assistance.
• Ability to lead and work with staff to serve the school.
• Remain calm under pressure with great attention to detail.
• Confidentiality, GDPR understanding and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher.
• Coordinate diary, correspondence and communications across the school.
• Liaise with pupils, staff, parents and visitors professionally.
• Assist in safeguarding processes and pre-employment checks as required.

Skills

Secretarial

Administrative

Communication

Confidentiality

GDPR

Job description

STRETFORD HIGH SCHOOL Great Stone Road Stretford Manchester M32 0XA Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Website: www.stretfordhigh.com

PERSONAL ASSISTANT (PA) TO THE HEADTEACHER - Start date: as soon as possible

Band 6 FTE £35,570 to £37,563 (actual salary: £31,379)

36.25 hours per week 8.15am to 4.00pm Term time, plus 2 weeks

Full time

Permanent

"Pupils are proud of the diversity represented within their school. They animatedly described 'the power of you' days where they celebrate each other's cultures and faiths. Pupils said that everyone is free to be themselves. This creates a sense of belonging which helps pupils to feel happy in school. Polite and respectful interactions between pupils and adults are the norm. Pupils embrace opportunities to make changes for the benefit of others. Pupils appreciate the care that staff have taken to ensure that the diversity of the school community is reflected in the school's high-quality curriculum. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievement. Most pupils achieve well. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school.'" Ofsted 2024

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and dedicated Personal Assistant to the Headteacher to provide and coordinate a comprehensive and professional administrative service for the Headteacher.

We require an experienced, motivated and committed individual to provide a proactive secretarial and administrative support to the Headteacher. The ideal candidate would be highly skilled in both operational and communications aspects of personal assistance, with the ability to lead and work with staff to provide the best for our school.

We are looking for individuals who are able to remain calm under pressure, show initiative, great attention to detail and maintain confidentiality with comprehensive understanding of GDPR. Candidates must be team players, willing to go the extra mile and must demonstrate a pleasant and professional approach in dealing with students, staff, parents and visitors.

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to [e-mail]

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancies.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026, an online search may be undertaken for short listed candidates as part of due diligence. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.

Deadline for applications is - Monday 12 October 2026 at 9.00 am

Interviews will be held on - Friday 16 October 2026