Admin Manager and PA to SLT

At Southfield, we hold ambitious expectations for every pupil, guided by our core values to ensure each child reaches their full potential within our school community. We are dedicated to meeting individual needs to achieve true equity, offering a creative, rich, and challenging environment where 'Learning Comes To Life' and every individual is celebrated. Our passionate team of staff and governors provides exceptional care and support to help our school thrive.

Admin Manager and PA to SLT

Grade: L5

This key role involves providing confidential, high-level executive support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, while overseeing the daily operational efficiency of the school office and line managing the administrative team. You will oversee HR, personnel, and payroll administration, manage the single central record, and act as an approachable, professional first point of contact for our school community.

Are you ready to support our school's mission through high-quality administrative leadership?

Are you:

• Dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our school community and supporting senior leadership?
• Highly organised, resilient under pressure, and capable of exercising sound judgement and discretion?
• Experienced in office administration, IT, and supervising staff?
• Respectful and appreciative of the diverse cultural and social backgrounds of our school community?

We can offer:

• A warm, supportive, and dedicated workplace culture.
• An experienced and committed senior leadership team.
• A modern, well-resourced working environment.
• Comprehensive support from our central trust team.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.

Working Hours

40 hours a week - Monday - Friday 8.00am -4:30pm with 30 minute lunch break. This will be for 40 weeks a year, Term time + Inset Days + One week flexible holiday working.

It also includes clerking duties for Governors with six evening meetings a year, dates set in advance.

Arrange a Visit

School visits are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.

To arrange a tour, ask questions, or have an informal conversation, please contact Sarah Baldwin on head@southfield-primary.co.uk or call 01582 604876.

Additional Information

As this is a public-facing role, applicants must demonstrate fluent spoken English skills to provide effective advice and support.

If your application indicates that you have previously lived or worked overseas, you will need to provide a Letter of Good Conduct (sometimes called a Police Clearance Certificate or Certificate of Good Character) from each relevant country, this will be the responsibility of the candidate and we advise seeking this upon application being submitted.

Please ensure that references include your most recent employer and that the contact email is their professional NOT their personal email address.

CVs are not accepted for school-based positions.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all successful candidates will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Internet searches will also be carried out prior to interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Pioneer Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the wellbeing of all our staff.