Personal Assistant

Overview

199176

Number of Posts 1

Grade Grade 6.

Salary £28,142 to £32,061. The post is term time plus 10 days.

Term Full-time.

Perm / FTC Permanent.

Required ASAP.

Hours 37 hours a week.

Closing Date 03/02/2026.

Location Archbishop Temple Church Of England High School, St Vincents Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8RA
(891 on roll)

Tel:

School website: www.a

Summary:

We are seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and discreet professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a school environment. We are looking for a highly capable Personal Assistant to the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated team and support the leadership of our school. As the Personal Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the school’s leadership operations.

This is a varied and rewarding position that requires excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted. To apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This position is full time, term time only. Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

The Closing Date Is 12 Noon 03/02/2026

• Possess a minimum of 4 GCE/GCSEs (Grades A-C) or equivalent, which should include English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent work experience of at least 2 years
• Please see person specification for full details

• Have additional qualifications in business and/or management
• Please see person specification for full details

• Experience of administrative and secretarial tasks including diary management
• Proven track record of working independently and being self motivated

For an informal discussion please contact:
Mr I Catlow

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.

You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at  or request a copy. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders, available from the recruiting manager to applicants asked to complete a DBS application.