PA to Primary Head Teachers and Nursery Admin

Swindon Academy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Swindon is seeking a PA to Primary Head Teachers and Nursery Admin. The ideal candidate will provide effective administrative support, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assisting head teachers, maintaining records, and supporting key events and programmes. Candidates should possess strong organisational and communication skills, along with a good standard of education. This role offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Well-being programmes

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a personal assistant in a school environment is ideal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and people skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Head Teachers at both sites.
• Manage projects and maintain records for school programmes.
• Support educational character initiatives and key events.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Organisational skills

Creative skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Good GCSE in maths and English (Level C or above)

Job description

credit_card Salary £14,368 per annum, pro rata to the FTE of £24,978 per annum

PA to Primary Head Teachers and Nursery Admin

At Swindon Academy, we pride ourselves on a team of staff who are supportive, friendly, and dedicated to providing the very best teaching and learning for our students. Staff across the academy set a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement for students which, in turn, is reflected in the emphasis we place on continuing professional development (CPD) for our staff.

We have made significant, sustained progress at GCSE and are proud to be the top performing school in Swindon for progress over the last six years. Swindon Academy was the first among its kind to open in the UK and has over 1,900 pupils from the age of 2 to 19. The school is situated on purpose‑built £25 million premises, benefiting from excellent, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and is within commuting distance for Bristol, Bath and Oxford.

United Learning is a large and growing group of schools aimed at offering a life‑changing education to children and young people across England. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the DBS, and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job Details

Job Title: PA to Primary Head Teachers and Nursery Admin

Required: ASAP

Salary: £14,368 per annum, pro rata to the FTE of £24,978 per annum

Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only

Swindon Academy is looking for an enthusiastic PA to Primary Head Teachers and Nursery Admin. In this exciting new role, the successful candidate will provide effective and efficient administrative support to Head Teachers at both sites (Alton Close and Beech Avenue). They will also provide excellent administration support of key events, school programmes and the running of our character education.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple projects.
• Providing administrative support to multiple head teachers.
• Supporting key events and programme administration.
• Maintaining records and reporting.
• Supporting character education programmes.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience as a personal assistant, have worked in a school environment and have experience managing multiple projects. This is an interesting and wide‑ranging role, suited to an adaptable and detail‑oriented individual. Candidates must enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, be flexible, and able to manage a diverse workload.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be educated to a good standard and have a minimum of a good GCSE (or equivalent) in maths and English, Level C or above
• Have strong administrative, organisational and creative skills
• Be able to work effectively at all levels, with a wide range of people, both independently and as part of a team
• Be an excellent communicator with strong people skills
• Have a dynamic, positive approach to deliver the Academy’s vision
• Be self‑motivated and comfortable taking the initiative
• Have the capacity to be flexible

Please refer to the attached job description for the full list of responsibilities.

We do not accept agency or speculative applications from agency providers.

Additional Information

Swindon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, there is an expectation that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early in light of a large response. Due to the high volume of applications received, the school is unable to provide individual feedback on why an application is unsuccessful. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Why choose us

At Swindon Academy, we pride ourselves on a supportive, friendly and dedicated team. We provide continuous professional development (CPD) for our staff, invest in well‑being programmes, and offer good career opportunities and benefits.

We have been recognised for our commitment to staff well‑being with at least eight INSET days per year, three of which are dedicated to planning. Our group‑wide wellbeing programme supports staff.

After a visit by Ofsted in June 2022, the academy continues to be a ‘Good’ school in all aspects of the inspection framework, recognising that warm, caring relationships are at the heart of how staff work with pupils.