Head of House PA - School Admin & Pastoral Support

Head of House PA

Barr Beacon School, Old Hall Lane, Walsall, WS9 0RF

37 Hours | Term Time + 1 week | Monday to Friday

Start Date:
September 2026

Pro Rata Salary: £24,359.01 (FTE £27,612)

The role:

Are you a self-motivated, enthusiastic and supportive individual? If so,
Barr Beacon School may have the perfect opportunity for you. Our Head of House PAs provide pastoral and administrative support in a fast-paced working environment. They play a key role in facilitating the day-to-day clerical support working closely with the Head of House.

Some of the main responsibilities of the role include first day absence calls, attending parental meetings to take notes and maintaining pupil records.

About you:

You will play an important part in the school community, providing support to both staff and pupils to a professional standard. Your skills will include:

Having at least GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths;

Being experienced in working in similar administrative roles;

Possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills, alongside strong IT skills;

Having the ability to handle highly confidential information.

Please see the job description for the exact duties, skills and experience required.

About us:

Barr Beacon School has a shared belief that no child should fail and our high standards and expectations ensure our pupils strive for success. As a highly successful school, we have a commitment to exceptional teaching to provide the best possible education for our students. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply directly, please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact Headteacher Mrs K Hib to arrange an informal look at the school.

Final date to receive applications: 11th June 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.