Headteacher PA / Clerk to the Governors

Newfield School
Old Bank Lane
Blackburn
BB1 2PW

Job Title: Headteacher PA / Clerk to the Governors
Grade/Salary: Grade E, £28,153 to £31,015 pro rata salary range
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 37.00 hours, Part Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Friday, 20th November 2026
Required from: January 2027

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Newfield School is an impressive, well-resourced special school in Blackburn, Lancashire, providing high-quality specialist education, care and therapy for children and young people aged 4-19 with a wide range of needs, including autism, PMLD, SLD, complex medical needs, sensory impairments and physical disabilities.

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed PA to join our busy, demanding and rewarding school, starting in January 2027.

You will provide admin support to the Headteacher, wider SLT and the administration function in Business Services. The role will include diary management, taking minutes at meetings, supporting the headteacher with meetings, co-ordination of paperwork from a variety of stakeholders and general day to day administration. The role will include the use of Arbor and other school packages. Experience of work in a secretarial role is preferred.

This role is ideal for highly organised people who have experience of using Microsoft packages (in particular Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams) and like variety, multi-tasking and enjoy going the extra mile to help others whilst delivering a great administrative service in a busy and demanding environment.

The working pattern of the post is detailed below:

• Proposed hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday with one day finishing at 4.30pm, this can be discussed with the successful candidate
• Actual salary range - £24,215 - £26,677 based on working pattern during term time

Find out more about our school by visiting www.newfield.org.uk.

Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school by 5pm on the closing date shown above, via recruitment@newfield.blackburn.sch.uk or to Newfield School, Old Bank Lane, Blackburn BB1 2PW.

Selection Process: Monday 30th November 2026

Newfield School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.