Principal's PAEDV​/OEA​/

About This Role

We are looking for a dedicated, experienced and efficient administrator to join our academy team as the Principal's PA. This key position will provide the Principal with excellent quality administrative support, oversee the administrative services at the school and support school-based HR.

You will be a reliable and hard‑working team player with strong written and verbal communication skills, ideally with HR experience.

37 hours per week, 44 working weeks per year (term time plus 6 weeks for personal development days). Experience with in a school environment and use of Arbor and HR systems are desirable but not essential – full training will be provided.

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is an 11‑16 secondary academy situated in north‑east Ipswich. As an academy that has experienced significant growth over the last two academic years, we take pride in the high levels of support, care and challenge we offer all of our students. Our staff are committed to providing a caring yet challenging environment in which young people can learn, develop and achieve to their full potential.

• Access to a wide range of employee benefits
• Support from a high‑performing team and access to Trust‑wide subject network
• An academy focused on supporting the wellbeing of staff
• Local Government Pension Scheme and on‑site parking

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 can be found here:  All academy policies can be found here: