Personal Assistant to the Principal and Office Manager

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy; Arnold; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional Personal Assistant to the Principal and Office Manager to provide high-quality administrative support to the Principal and ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the Academy's administrative services.

This pivotal role requires a professional, proactive and highly organised individual who can manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment, acting as a key contact for the Principal and leading the office administration

Qualifications

• High level PA or executive support experience.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and prioritise multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Principal.
• Lead and manage the office administration team.
• Act as a key contact for the Principal and senior leaders.

Skills

PA experience

Executive support

IT systems proficiency

Education

Experience in education environment

Tools

Office IT suites

Job description

Personal Assistant to the Principal and Office Manager at Arnold Hill Spencer Academy

New

New

Job Reference #: EDV/2026/AHSA/05134

Location

Gedling Road, Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 6NZ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£31,139.00 - £34,280.00 Annually (Actual)

NJC20 - NJC24

Hours Per Week

37

Weeks Per Year

42

Closing Date

Midnight, Thu 15th Oct, 2026

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

W/C 2 Nov 2026

About this Role

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional Personal Assistant to the Principal and Office Manager to provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Principal while ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the Academy's administrative services.

This is a pivotal role within the Academy, requiring a professional, proactive and highly organised individual who can manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for the Principal, providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to senior leaders, whilst leading and managing the office administration team.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure.
• Proactive, forward-thinking and able to anticipate the needs of senior leaders.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a positive and professional approach.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in a range of IT systems and software packages.
• Experienced in providing high-level PA or executive support, ideally within an educational setting.

The successful candidate will be committed to delivering an outstanding service, maintaining confidentiality at all times, and contributing positively to the smooth and effective running of the Academy.

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a truly special place to learn and work. In June 2025, Ofsted rated the academy 'Good' in all areas and 'Outstanding' for Post-16 provision. Our August GCSE results exceeded national averages for both attainment and progress, reflecting the dedication of our staff and the ambition of our students.

We are proud of our young people, whose behaviour, achievements, and character shine every day. Guided by our community ethos - "Be inspired and achieve together" - we provide daily opportunities for success, growth, and collaboration. Respect, responsibility, and independence are at the heart of our values, helping students to mature into confident, capable individuals. At Arnold Hill Spencer Academy, we believe in the potential of every student and nurture it within a caring, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Important Notes

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer

Safeguarding Statement

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).