PA to Associate Principal
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £17.69 to £20.83 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £17/hour - £20/hour DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | Eccles, Greater Manchester, M30 7PQ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4751904_1764667980 |
Summary
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to provide exceptional support to the Associate Principal and wider leadership team. This is a key role within the Academy, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and delivering a professional, efficient service across all areas of administration and stakeholder engagement.
Location: Salford
Rate: £17/hour - £20/hour DOE
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary, all year round (26 days holiday + bank holidays, negotiable)Start Date: ASAP
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Comprehensive diary management for the Associate Principal
- Scheduling meetings, travel, and accommodation arrangements
- Minute-taking and timely distribution for SLT, HOD, HOY, and staff meetings
- Managing emails and correspondence on behalf of the Principal
- Preparing parental letters to Academy standards
- Coordinating Governor recruitment and managing Governor paperwork
- Liaising with parents, stakeholders, governors, and external organisations
- Organising hospitality for guests and whole-school events
- Supporting reception and booking meeting/conference rooms
- Handling initial complaints under the Principal's direction
- Administration for school achievement events, CPD processes, and wellbeing programmes
- Assisting with whole-school rewards and event organisation
Key Skills/Experience:
- Strong organisational, administrative and time-management skills (preferably within education)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
- Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
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