Job Title
HR Officer/PA to Headteacher
Hours & Contract
37 hours per week, term time plus two weeks (worked during the school holidays)
Permanent Contract
Monday and Wednesday 8.00am – 4.00pm, Tuesday 8.30am – 4.00pm, Thursday 8.30am – 5.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm with a half hour unpaid lunch break
Salary
Grade 11 £33575 – £37454 per annum pro rata
Actual Starting Salary £30150
Job Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications and Experience
- 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
What We Offer
- Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities
- Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme
- A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
- Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust
Additional Information
As a member of support staff at Kings Academy, employed by the Wessex Learning Trust, you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
Application Closing Date
Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026 – 8am
Interview date: TBC
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