Recruitment
PA to Headteacher
Permanent
Full time (all year round or term time plus agreed weeks can be negotiated)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – 8am till 4pm (7.45am to 3.45am on Mondays)
Start date: 1st January 2027
Salary: £39,481 - £35,570 Grade 7
(scale point within scale negotiable on offer of employment and dependent on experience)
New Chapter, New Career Challenge for 2027?
St Gregory’s Catholic High seeks to appoint an exceptional and highly organised Headteacher’s PA/Clerk to Governors to join our welcoming and supportive school community.
Headteachers personal assistant is a key role at the heart of our school, providing high-quality administrative and confidential support to the Headteacher and our Governing Board.
The successful candidate will be personable, confident and at thrive in a busy environment through the application of outstanding organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities whilst bringing a calm, positive approach to working in a busy school environment.
As PA to the Headteacher you will be an important ambassador of St Gregory’s Catholic High School and as such, an outgoing, friendly personality is key.
The role requires someone who is able to handle highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion, whilst also acting as a warm and approachable first point of contact for staff, pupils, parents, governors and visitors. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team are essential.
Our school prides itself on being a friendly, caring and inclusive environment with a strong family ethos where relationships matter and staff are genuinely valued and supported. We are looking for someone who will embrace this ethos and play an important role in contributing to the smooth and effective running of the school.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated individual to join a hardworking team and make a real contribution to the life of a thriving school community.
Knowledge of statutory policies and procedures in relation to school administration is preferable including an understanding of school safeguarding measures.
About our school
St Gregory’s is an incredible place to work, staff are positive and have excellent relationships with each other and the students that they work with. We have the highest pupil
attendance levels in Warrington and at national level and the behaviour of pupils is excellent and this is reflective of the atmosphere in our school community.
St Gregory’s has once again been judged as a ‘Good’ school in our inspection of July 2024 with an Outstanding Catholic life judgement (Section 48). Both reports can be viewed by clicking this link: https://www.stgregoryshigh.com/about-us/ofsted
St. Gregory’s is proud to be one of the highest performing schools in both Warrington and the Liverpool Archdiocese area and as such we are oversubscribed with a waiting list to join our school community.
Our Ofsted report noted “Pupils at St Gregory’s are happy, confident and welcoming to visitors. They like each other. There is a strong sense of community across the school. This reflects the school vision, ‘One family inspired to learn’. One pupil said: ‘We are cared about as individuals but, because everyone cares, that makes us all one.”
Want to know more?
All interested applicants are very welcome to contact the school to have a discussion directly with the Headteacher, Ed McGlinchey
The Job Description and CES Support Staff Application Form are available from the school website.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
Online checks of shortlisted candidates may be obtained which forms part of our Safer Recruitment procedures and KCSIE Guidance.
Please return a completed CES Support Staff application form to recruitment@stgregoryshigh.com
Only CES application forms will be accepted.
Application deadline: Tuesday 24th November at 9am
Shortlisting and notification of interview: Tuesday 24th November (PM)
Interview date: Friday 27th November 2026 (PM)
Administration Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, All year round
Start date: ASAP or 1st January 2027
Grade 6: £34,811 - £31,015
St. Gregory’s Catholic High School is offering a unique opportunity for an Administration Manager to join our successful and thriving school community. You will have the privilege of working with the wonderful staff and pupils of our thriving school community. St Gregory’s is an exceptional place to work, staff say it is a privilege to work here and positive working relationships are formed.
The school has seen substantial improvement and development over the last few years including a new reception area providing a modern entrance for parents and visitors to the school with a comfortable waiting area. This also includes a spacious working office which is fully equipped to ensure a professional approach to whole school administration.
We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and personable School Administration Manager to lead our busy reception and administrative function. As the face of the school, you will ensure that all visitors, parents and pupils receive a professional and welcoming service while overseeing the smooth running of administrative operations supporting key areas of school life.
The successful candidate will manage reception services providing a professional first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies. You will also support school leadership, manage staff cover arrangements, oversee administrative systems, and contribute to the effective day-to-day management of the school administration; managing school communications and correspondence.
Your qualities will include having an eye for detail, being a team player, being a positive communicator, dedication, commitment and resilience in the face of challenges whilst showing passion and an ambition for all children.
Positive relationships are a key strength of our school. The school welcome and encourage potential applicants to discuss role with the Headteacher but this is not a formal requirement. We also encourage you to review our school website: https://www.stgregoryshigh.com/ or check out our Instagram page: stgregorys_warrington
Closing Date: 23rd November 2026 at 9am
Shortlisting and Notification of Interview: 23rd November 2026 (PM)
Interviews: 26th November 2026
The interview process will involve tasks related to the role and a formal interview.
Further details and application forms are available from www.stgregoryshigh.com. Please return a completed CES application form to recruitment@stgregoryshigh.com
Only CES application forms will be accepted.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
Online checks of shortlisted candidates may be obtained which forms part of our Safer Recruitment procedures and KCSIE Guidance.