Personal Assistant to the Deputy Headteachers

Arthur Mellows Village College; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Onsite car park

Free onsite gym

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Arthur Mellows Village College is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Deputy Headteachers. This full-time, permanent post offers Grade 9, Point 24, with a salary of £36,581. The role focuses on HR support for all staff and requires experienced administration at senior management level.

You will join a dynamic Senior Leadership Team and engage in important governance tasks, training, and events. The successful candidate will prioritize, multi-task, and work well with others, contributing to a

Qualifications

• Experience as a PA to a senior manager or equivalent role.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in interacting with staff and stakeholders.
• Flexible, proactive, and positive approach with ability to prioritise and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-facing HR support for all staff.
• Carry out duties as PA to the Deputy Headteachers and collaborate with the PA to the Head of College.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team and participate in after-hours events as required.

Skills

PA experience to senior manager

Communication skills

ICT skills

Job description

Personal Assistant to the Deputy Headteachers

Full time, permanent

Grade 9 Point 24

Salary £36,581

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed, dynamic, innovative PA to join our highly successful, oversubscribed school, supporting the two Deputy Headteachers. The role is predominantly a front facing role in HR for all staff as such excellent communication skills and confidence are an absolute must. The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator with a proven track record in a PA role to a senior manager.

We are looking for a flexible, proactive and positive individual who understands the importance of good leadership, teamwork, effective systems and processes with a determination to ‘get things done’.

This is a key role within the College, you will be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team. For an initial period you will work with, and alongside, the current post holder as you settle into this exciting leading role, which will allow for relevant training. The position is varied and diverse, including joint line management of the Admin Team, with the PA to the Head of College. The ability to prioritise, work independently and multi-task is essential. Attention to detail is paramount for this role. Strong personal qualities such as confidence, integrity and presence are sought in addition to good ICT skills.

What we can offer you

A competitive salary with a Local Government Pension scheme

Friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic colleagues

Located in a dedicated office alongside a Deputy Headteacher

A supportive and engaged Senior Leadership Team

. The opportunity to work in an excellent school, where students are keen to learn, and behaviour is outstanding

Excellent CPD opportunities

Onsite car park

Access to free onsite gym

Hours of work will be 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Thursday and 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Friday, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day. In addition, you will attend several evening events each year, supporting the Headteacher as we showcase our school.

We welcome enquiries, which should be directed to Sarah Cooper, HR Manager, on 01733 254052 or via email [e-mail] We would be pleased to offer you a tour of the College prior to your application - please reach out to us, we are keen to meet you and show you around our successful and friendly school.

Closing date for applications is Noon on Thursday 26 November 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early – should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List, two successful references and overseas checks if applicable. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates