SAINT AMBROSE COLLEGEState-funded Independent Catholic Grammar SchoolHale BarnsAltrinchamWA15 0HET: 0161 980 2711www.st-ambrosecollege.org.ukPrincipal: Mr D. Rainey B.Ed (Hons)
PRINCIPAL’S PERSONAL ASSISTANTSalary based on new NJC SCP 23-25 (£34,434 – £36,363 FTE)Actual Salary £30,377 – £32,319Full-time, 37 hours per weekTerm time + Inset days + 5 days during the summer holidaysPermanent
St Ambrose College, a high-performing Catholic grammar school and proud member of the Laetare Multi Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint an exceptional Principal’s Personal Assistant.
This is a pivotal and highly trusted role at the heart of the College, providing strategic and operational support to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of leadership, governance, and whole-school coordination. We are looking for an outstanding individual who is highly organised, proactive, and discreet, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility is essential, as occasional work beyond normal hours may be required to support key school functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing high-level PA support including diary management, correspondence, meetings, and travel arrangements
- Acting as the main point of contact for Governors and Trust Governance Services
- Preparing and publishing documentation for Governing Body and Committee meetings
- Managing the whole-school calendar and coordinating key events
- Supporting the Principal and SLT with recruitment, HR processes, and compliance
- Supporting staff and pupil disciplinary processes and investigations
- Coordinating primary school engagement across partner schools within the Trust
- Supporting the day-to-day operation of school leadership
Who We Are Looking For
- Highly organised, efficient, and adaptable
- Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality at all times
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Can work flexibly and respond to changing priorities
- Confident handling sensitive matters
- Committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the College and the values of the Laetare Multi Academy Trust
Please send completed applications to recruitment@st-ambrosecollege.org.uk. Closing date for applications – Monday 1 June 2026 at 9am. Interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 8 June 2026.
The school is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are also a multi‑ethnic school and we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates who are under‑represented in our staff population compared to our pupil population. Any offer of appointment for the post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
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