PA to Principal & Office Manager

Outwood

Job Location:

Wakefield - UK

Hourly Salary: £ 26690 - 27577

Posted on: 12 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Outwood Grange Academy

Role: PA to Principal/Office Manager

Salary (Actual Salary): 26690.60 to 27577.80

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week (During Term Time 10 days)

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Do you thrive in a high-level support role where efficiency is paramount Join us as a PA to Principal/Office Manager a critical position focused on providing efficient and effective support to the Principal. You will also take responsibility for managing the administrative functions across the academy acting as the first point of contact for complaints addressed to the Principal and managing sensitive documentation like exclusions.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in Outwood Grange Academy.

I am so pleased you are looking at this fantastic opportunity to work at Outwood Grange Academy. Our larger-than-average 11-19 academy is in the heart of Outwood Wakefield with easy access to major towns and cities via the motorway network.

As the Founding Academy of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust we embody the organisations core ethos: making students our fundamental priority raising standards and transforming life chances.

I am truly proud of the work we do to ensure all aspects of education are of the highest possible quality. This is driven by our staffs unwavering dedication their commitment to enabling every student to achieve their potential. We are passionate about the importance of CPD for our teachers as they are our greatest resource and are best placed to inspire students.

If this is a vision that resonates with you I look forward to meeting you to discuss what you have to offer.

To view the Support Staff recruitment bookletclick here.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school please contact HR at

Responsibilities

The role provides efficient and effective support to the Principal in all aspects of their duties and manages the administrative functions of the academy. Key responsibilities include confidential administrative support for the Principal and Vice Principals managing the Principals diary and line management (including performance management) of academy administration staff.

The post holder serves as the first point of contact for complaints addressed to the Principal and manages the administration of exclusion letters and documentation. Additional duties include clerking Academy Council meetings (preparing agendas and taking minutes) and liaising with the Local Academy Council and external agencies.

To view the Job Description please clickhere

Qualifications

Applicants must possess experience working in a PA role or suitable administrative experience. Experience of leading managing and motivating staff and providing clear vision is required. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences and the crucial ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.

The ability to use standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office is also essential. A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. in Business Admin) is desirable.

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DescriptionOutwood Grange AcademyRole: PA to Principal/Office ManagerSalary (Actual Salary): 26690.60 to 27577.80Hours: 37 Hours Per Week (During Term Time 10 days)Start Date: 01/09/2026Do you thrive in a high-level support role where efficiency is paramount Join us as a PA to Principal/Office Mana...