St John Fisher Catholic High School
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St John Fisher Catholic High School is a successful and oversubscribed Catholic secondary school serving the Peterborough community. We are committed to delivering high-quality education within a caring, supportive and faith-centred environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptionally organised, professional and proactive Personal Assistant to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can provide efficient, confidential and comprehensive executive support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within the school, acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing complex administrative functions and ensuring the smooth operation of the Headteacher's office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PA, Executive Assistant or senior administrator who is looking to make a significant contribution within a successful and ambitious school community.
Be an experienced administrator with excellent organisational and time management skills.
Have the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Maintain the highest levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
Have experience of diary management, meeting coordination and executive administration.
Produce high-quality correspondence, reports, minutes and presentations.
Be highly proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
Work effectively under pressure and use initiative to resolve issues independently.
Develop positive relationships with staff, students, parents, governors, external agencies and visitors.
Support and promote the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
Providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
Managing complex diaries, appointments and meeting schedules.
Coordinating internal and external meetings and preparing supporting documentation.
Preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes and monitoring follow-up actions.
Managing confidential correspondence, records and documentation.
Acting as the first point of contact for the Headteacher's office.
Supporting governance, leadership and school improvement processes as required.
Preparing reports, presentations and communications on behalf of senior leaders.
Assisting with school events, admissions activities and stakeholder engagement.
Supporting Ofsted inspections, audits and other external reviews as required.
Maintaining effective administrative systems and ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
A welcoming and supportive Catholic school community.
A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school leadership.
The opportunity to work closely with an experienced and dedicated Senior Leadership Team.
Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and workload reduction.
Access to wider development opportunities through the St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust.
A modern and forward-thinking working environment.
The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and the wider school community.
For further information and an application pack, please visit the My New Term website.
Closing Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026, 12noon
Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 30 November 2026
St John Fisher Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other safer recruitment checks.
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