Do you currently work in an administrative, PA or office support role?
Are you looking for a permanent position in a highly successful secondary school with excellent transport links in South Manchester?
Are you highly organised, professional and able to manage confidential information with discretion and sensitivity?
Do you want a varied role where no two days are the same, supporting a Headteacher and working closely with staff, parents, governors and external agencies?
Do you want to work in a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment?
If so, this could be the ideal role for you. We are located in South Manchester close to East Didsbury tram station and major bus routes.
We are seeking a permanent Headteacher’s PA.
The Headteacher's PA plays a vital role in supporting the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the school. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and professional individual to provide confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Headteacher whilst helping to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school.
The Barlow has a strong reputation as an employer that values its staff through professional development opportunities, a supportive working environment and excellent job stability.
You will benefit from:
- Working in a busy and productive school environment.
- Job stability.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Access to varied training programmes and online training.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- A supportive team and working environment.
- An interesting and varied role.
- Opportunities to further your professional development.
Important Details:
- Contract: Permanent, term-time plus one week
- Salary: Grade 6, Scale Points £33,143 - £36,363 pro rata (actual £28,524.60 - £31,964.42)
- Working Pattern: Monday – Friday
- Working Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm, lunch break 30 minutes
- Start Date: ASAP
- Pension: Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 15.3%
- Location: Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX
Duties of the Headteacher’s PA:
In this role you will:
- Act as the first point of contact for the Headteacher, welcoming visitors and responding to enquiries from staff, parents, governors and external stakeholders.
- Manage and coordinate the Headteacher's diary, meetings and administrative priorities.
- Draft, proofread and quality assure correspondence and documentation to a high professional standard.
- Handle highly confidential information and correspondence with discretion and integrity.
- Coordinate and monitor the parental complaints process in accordance with school policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and maintain the schedule for reviewing and updating school policies.
- Prepare information, reports and documentation for meetings and events.
- Maintain accurate records and administrative systems.
- Provide administrative support to the wider Senior Leadership Team when required.
- Support the effective communication of the school's vision, values and priorities.
The Headteacher’s PA should:
- Have experience carrying out administrative and secretarial duties.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Be highly organised with outstanding attention to detail.
- Have the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Produce accurate minutes, reports and professional documentation.
- Be confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrate the highest standards of discretion, professionalism and confidentiality.
- Work proactively, using initiative and sound judgement.
- Support the ethos and values of The Barlow RC High School.
- To assist with pupil first aid and welfare duties (training provided).
Advantages but not essential:
- Experience working within a school or educational setting.
- Experience working with children and young people.
- Knowledge of school governance, complaints procedures or policy management.
Are you the Headteacher’s PA we have been searching for?
If so, please get in touch - call the HR team 0161 438 2108, send over your CV, or complete and return an application form [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026, 8.00am
Interview: Week Beginning 14th September
APPLY VIA OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE:
https://www.thebarlowrchigh.co.uk/Vacancies/Vacancies/
About our School
The Barlow is a highly successful, mixed, 11-16 Catholic comprehensive school. In July 2024, Ofsted judged our school to be ‘Good’ in all categories. In May 2025, our school was judged ‘Outstanding’ in all categories in the Catholic Schools Inspection. Our examination results are strong; above national average in most subject areas. We are a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people, and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS and social media screening are required for all successful applicants.
Our school is passionate about diversity and treat everyone equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
The Barlow RC High School
Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury
Manchester, M20 6BX
www.thebarlowrchigh.co.uk 0161 445 8053
Pay: £28,524.60-£31,964.42 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
