Office Manager and Personal Assistant (PA) to the Principal
Grade 5 Point 12 to Point 17 – £29,542 to £32,046 FTE
37 hours a week, Monday to Friday (40 weeks per year)
We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Office Manager and Personal Assistant to the Principal to join Tudor Grange Primary Academy Meon Vale. This is primarily an office management role, with an important PA element supporting the Principal.
You will take ownership of the day-to-day running of the school office, coordinate and support the administrative team and ensure families, staff and visitors receive a welcoming, professional and efficient service. Alongside this, you will provide confidential and proactive administrative support to the Principal, helping to manage priorities, correspondence, meetings and deadlines.
The successful candidate will be calm, adaptable and solution-focused, able to balance competing demands, use their initiative and continually improve the way the office operates. You will communicate sensitively and professionally, exercise discretion and maintain high standards of confidentiality.
What we are looking for:
Proven experience in a busy administrative or office management role, with strong organisational and IT skills.
Confidence in coordinating staff, allocating priorities and ensuring the smooth running of an office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with families, colleagues and visitors.
The ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and anticipate what needs to be done.
Experience of maintaining accurate records, using databases and improving administrative systems and processes.
A professional, discreet and proactive approach to supporting senior leaders; school-based experience is desirable.
All applications will be considered on their merit and the post will be offered subject to the usual health and criminal record clearance. The post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures and a Children’s Barred List check.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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