Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

TES FE News; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist day school in Cheadle is seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to support the Headteacher. The role involves managing the Headteacher's diary, preparing meeting documents, and liaising with staff and external agencies. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 4 qualification and significant experience in executive support, alongside strong communication skills. Join us to be part of a team that makes a difference in education.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Eligibility for Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Occupational sick pay

Comprehensive training opportunities

Promotion of Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar PA or executive support role
• Experience of managing projects and events
• Customer-focused and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Manage the Headteacher’s diary, including meetings, appointments, and travel
• Prepare agendas, presentations, and documents for meetings
• Liaise with school leaders and members of the Trust’s leadership team
• Analyse data and extract key insights for reporting purposes

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High level of computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Discreet and trustworthy

Education

Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in business, administration, or education-related field

Job description

Job Overview

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.

Salary: £34,653

Location: Inscape House School, Schools Hill, Cheadle, SK8 1JE.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Reports to: Headteacher

About Us

Inscape House School is a non-maintained specialist day school for children and young people aged 5 to 19 years with autism spectrum conditions. We are proud to be part of the Together Trust, a long-standing charity that has been providing care, education and support across the North West since 1870.

We are now seeking a professional and highly organised Personal Assistant to support our Headteacher and help drive the smooth running of our school.

What You’ll Do

As the Personal Assistant to the Headteacher, you will play a vital role in the leadership support function at Inscape House School. Your responsibilities will include:

Manage the Headteacher’s diary, including meetings, appointments, and travel.

• Prepare agendas, presentations, and documents for meetings.
• Take accurate minutes and distribute them promptly.
• Support school and Trust-wide projects by tracking progress, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Liaise with school leaders and members of the Trust’s combined leadership team.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, governors, external agencies, and the wider community.
• Represent the Headteacher in communications when appropriate.
• Analyse data and extract key insights for reporting purposes.
• Prepare concise reports and briefing documents.
• Produce high-quality reports, letters, and presentations.
• Maintain accurate and efficient filing systems (both digital and physical).
  
  

About You

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, professional, and committed to supporting high-quality education and leadership. You will have:

• Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in business, administration, or education-related field.
• Experience in a similar PA or executive support role.
• Experience of managing projects and events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to produce reports and presentations with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Customer-focused and professional approach.
• Friendly, flexible, and adaptable to change.
• Discreet and trustworthy when dealing with confidential information.
  
  

Benefits

• Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Eligible for Teachers’ Pension Scheme and its associate Death In Service benefit
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
  
  

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.

Please apply early we sometimes close roles prior to expiry date which is 11th August

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

This role will involve regulated activity.