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School Secretary & PA to Headteacher

Spring Common Academy · Huntingdon · Cambridgeshire

Job description

Role: School Secretary & PA to the Headteacher
Salary: Scale 6 (point 18 - 22)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Spring Common Academy - Huntingdon
Start Date: ASAP

Benefits: Access to Local Government Pension Scheme [LGPS]

Access to induction scheme and additional training

Access to EAP (Medigold)

Spring Common Academy is a warm, inclusive and supportive special school, committed to improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people with SEND needs. We are seeking a highly organised, professional and approachable School Secretary & PA to the Headteacher to lead our school office and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our academy.

In this pivotal position, you will provide high-quality PA support to the Headteacher, oversee day-to-day office operations, and ensure our administrative, HR and data processes are well managed and compliant. You will be the welcoming face of the school, offering excellent customer service to pupils, families, staff, trustees and visitors, while upholding confidentiality, safeguarding responsibilities and the ethos of our community.

The role includes co-ordinating recruitment and safer recruitment checks, general HR duties, maintaining staff and pupil data on our MIS systems, supporting EHCP administration, ensuring GDPR compliance and leading the admin team to deliver an efficient and friendly service. You will need strong communication skills, resilience, attention to detail and the ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment.

If you are an experienced administrator who enjoys variety, responsibility and making a meaningful impact in a school setting, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 12pm, Monday 8 June

Interview date: Between 10-17June TBC

To apply for this position please use the link below to register and apply via MyNewTerm

[CV’s will not be accepted]

Horizons Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expect staff to share this commitment.

About this school

Spring Common Academy

Academy special converter · Ages 2–19

Not rated
Pupils
202
Avg teacher salary
£49,477
Pupil:teacher ratio
8.2:1
Academy trust
HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST

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

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Ofsted rating key

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Location

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Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1TQ