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Personal Assistant to Headteacher

Westfield School · Sheffield · Sheffield

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant (PA) to support the Headteacher and leadership team at Westfield School. The role includes providing exceptional administrative and secretarial support within our vibrant secondary school. In this pivotal role, you will act as the primary point of contact for the Headteacher, managing a complex diary, coordinating key communications, and liaising professionally with staff, parents, governors, and external agencies. The successful candidate will possess outstanding organisational skills, a calm demeanour under pressure, and a deep understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality within a busy educational environment. You will also act as the point of contact for the school LGB, liaising with governors and trustees as required.

If you are a forward-thinking professional dedicated to supporting secondary education excellence and maintaining the smooth daily operations of our school leadership team, we welcome your application.

This role requires candidates to have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent). The successful candidate will be expected to provide evidence of their GCSE certificates.

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About this school

Westfield School

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Requires Improvement
Pupils
1,327
Avg teacher salary
£47,149
Pupil:teacher ratio
20:1
Academy trust
CHORUS EDUCATION 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.

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Sheffield, Sheffield, S20 1HQ

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Salary
£34,237.00 - £38,510.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 6 SCP 21 to 26 (Actual salary £30,957 - £34,821)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
9 September 2026
Closing date
24 September 2026

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