PA to Principal & Office Manager

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

• Job Identification 6937
• Job Category Support
• Posting Date 06/01/2026, 07:00 AM
• Locations Outwood Grange Academy
• Apply Before 06/15/2026, 07:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Standard Academy Daily Hours
• Minimum Salary 26690.60
• Maximum Salary 27577.80
• Standard Hours 37
• Proposed Start Date 1st September 2026
• Driving Required No

Role: PA to Principal/Office Manager

Salary (Actual Salary): £26690.60 to £27577.80

Start Date: 01/09/2026

Do you thrive in a high-level support role where efficiency is paramount? Join us as a PA to Principal/Office Manager, a critical position focused on providing efficient and effective support to the Principal. You will also take responsibility for managing the administrative functions across the academy, acting as the first point of contact for complaints addressed to the Principal and managing sensitive documentation like exclusions.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in Outwood Grange Academy.

I am so pleased you are looking at this fantastic opportunity to work at Outwood Grange Academy. Our larger-than-average 11-19 academy is in the heart of Outwood, Wakefield, with easy access to major towns and cities via the motorway network.

As the Founding Academy of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we embody the organisation's core ethos: making students our fundamental priority, raising standards, and transforming life chances.

I am truly proud of the work we do to ensure all aspects of education are of the highest possible quality. This is driven by our staff's unwavering dedication, their commitment to enabling every student to achieve their potential. We are passionate about the importance of CPD for our teachers as they are our greatest resource and are best placed to inspire students.

If this is a vision that resonates with you, I look forward to meeting you to discuss what you have to offer.

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The role provides efficient and effective support to the Principal in all aspects of their duties and manages the administrative functions of the academy. Key responsibilities include confidential administrative support for the Principal and Vice Principals, managing the Principal's diary, and line management (including performance management) of academy administration staff.

The post holder serves as the first point of contact for complaints addressed to the Principal and manages the administration of exclusion letters and documentation. Additional duties include clerking Academy Council meetings (preparing agendas and taking minutes) and liaising with the Local Academy Council and external agencies.

• To view the Job Description please clickhere

Applicants must possess experience working in a PA role or suitable administrative experience. Experience of leading, managing, and motivating staff and providing clear vision is required. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, and the crucial ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.

The ability to use standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office, is also essential. A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g., in Business Admin) is desirable.

• To view the Person Specification please clickhere

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

Secure Pay & Pension:
Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training & Progression:
Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

Flexibility & Leave:
Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)

Wellbeing & Perks:
Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.

Further Information on employee benefits can be found

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