Job ID: S-U-1870 - PA to Principal & Office Manager

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.Working pattern: 37 hours per week, term time plus 15 days.Welcome from the PrincipalThank you for your interest in Outwood Academy Acklam.As Principal, I’m incredibly proud of our GOOD-rated, vibrant, and diverse 11-16 academy in Middlesbrough. We have nearly 1,200 students who benefit from our spectacular building, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong, inclusive community.Our energetic and passionate academic and pastoral teams are committed to making a significant impact. This is evident in our consistently improving student outcomes, including being the highest performing school in the town on the Fairer Schools Index with ‘Well Above Average’ progress. Everything we do is driven by our ACKLAM values.We are an outward-facing school that celebrates diversity and widens opportunities for both our students and the community. Staff love working here, and we trust you will too. We encourage you to submit an application or come for a look around.About the SchoolOutwood Academy Acklam, the first Outwood school in Teesside, has an enrolment of almost 1,200 students each academic year. In its most recent assessment, it was recognised as a GOOD school.The academy is a vibrant and diverse 11–16 academy. Our exceptional academic and pastoral teams are here to provide you with the necessary tools to make a significant and lasting impact on students. The academy offers effective care and support for students, particularly those with special needs, and with a strong emphasis on academic achievement, it provides the perfect environment for anyone dedicated to empowering their students.The academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools, and we intend that every member of staff receives CPD appropriate to the role.If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Chloe Donnelly via email: c.donnelly@acklam.outwood.comFor more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.Closing date: Midday on 5 June 2026.We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.