PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Location

Archbishop Temple Church Of England High School, St Vincents Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8RA (839 on roll)

Tel: 01772 717782
School website: www.archbishoptemple.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Are you an organised, proactive and discreet professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a school environment?  We are seeking a highly capable Personal Assistant to the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated team and support the leadership of our school.

As the Personal Assistant to the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the school's leadership operations.  This is a varied and rewarding position that requires excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Please note that this vacancy closes at Midday on 05/11/2025

Essential Qualifications

Possess a minimum of 4 GCE/GCSEs (Grades A-C) or equivalent, which should include English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent work experience of at least 2 years

Desirable Qualifications

Have additional qualifications in business and/or management

Essential Experience

Experience of working in a comparable role

Experience of working and collaborating within a team

Experience administrative and secretarial tasks, including diary management

Proven track record of working independently and being self-motivated

Desirable Experience

Experience of using SIMS

Proposed Interview Date:

17/11/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.