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HR Officer/PA to Headteacher

The Kings of Wessex Academy · Cheddar · Somerset

Job description

We are looking for a committed and supportive HR Officer/PA to Headteacher to provide a comprehensive and professional service. This includes operational HR support, recruitment and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and Trust policies.

You will have experience of working in a busy environment and working to high standards. You will be proficient at managing diaries, administering meetings, preparing papers, taking minutes, writing publicity material and can handle many projects at the same time.

You will be the first line of contact for the Headteacher, providing a warm welcome to visitors and other contacts whilst operating at the highest professional standards to support the Headteacher.

Experience of working in a confidential environment is paramount to this role, due to the many and varied matters dealt with on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

Ability to work in a fast-moving environment, often with conflicting priorities

Excellent written and communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with staff, students, parents and our community, using tact and discretion to ensure a professional response

Competent at using Microsoft Office suite of applications

Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst always maintaining calm and professional

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About this school

The Kings of Wessex Academy

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 13–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,050
Avg teacher salary
£49,095
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.6:1
Academy trust
WESSEX LEARNING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3AQ

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Salary
Grade 11 £33575 - £37454 per annum pro rata, Actual Starting Salary £30150
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
14 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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