About this role
Headteacher's PA + Office Manager - Robert Barclay Academy
Contract: Permanent - Term-Time 37 hours per week plus one additional week & 5 days INSET
Pay Grade: H7 to H8 (dependent on experience in similar role)
Actual Salary: £29,752 - £35,340 per annum
Start Date: October 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Robert Barclay Academy for a PA to the Headteacher / Office Manager to manage the small but dedicated admin team.
The position would suit an experienced PA / Office Manager or Administration Assistant looking for the next stage in their career. The successful candidate will be hard working, flexible and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive school. You will provide a confidential and personal PA / secretarial support to the Headteacher. In addition, you will line manage the admin office team to ensure that they support the school efficiently and effectively; whilst undertaking key administrative roles in support of the senior leadership team and staff.
Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.
Closing date: 9am Monday 14th September
Interview date: TBC
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Declaration of criminal offences
The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.