Job Description

Inscape House School

Stockport
34,653 per year

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

10 August 2025

Job overview

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Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You'll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.

Salary:

34,653

Location:

Inscape House School, Schools Hill, Cheadle, SK8 1JE.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Reports to

: Headteacher

About Us

Inscape House School is a non-maintained specialist day school for children and young people aged 5 to 19 years with autism spectrum conditions. We are proud to be part of the Together Trust, a long-standing charity that has been providing care, education and support across the North West since 1870.


We are now seeking a professional and highly organised Personal Assistant to support our Headteacher and help drive the smooth running of our school.

What You'll Do

As the Personal Assistant to the Headteacher, you will play a vital role in the leadership support function at Inscape House School. Your responsibilities will include:


Manage the Headteacher's diary, including meetings, appointments, and travel.

Prepare agendas, presentations, and documents for meetings. Take accurate minutes and distribute them promptly. Support school and Trust-wide projects by tracking progress, deadlines, and deliverables. Liaise with school leaders and members of the Trust's combined leadership team. Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, governors, external agencies, and the wider community. Represent the Headteacher in communications when appropriate. Analyse data and extract key insights for reporting purposes. Prepare concise reports and briefing documents. Produce high-quality reports, letters, and presentations. Maintain accurate and efficient filing systems (both digital and physical).

About You

We're looking for someone who is proactive, professional, and committed to supporting high-quality education and leadership. You will have:

Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in business, administration, or education-related field. Experience in a similar PA or executive support role. Experience of managing projects and events. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to produce reports and presentations with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Customer-focused and professional approach. Friendly, flexible, and adaptable to change. Discreet and trustworthy when dealing with confidential information.

Benefits

Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years Eligible for Teachers' Pension Scheme and its associate Death In Service benefit Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc. Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card Proud to be a real living wage employer Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday. Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.





Please apply early we sometimes close roles prior to expiry date which is 11th August


If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).


This role will involve regulated activity.


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About

Inscape House School

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Inscape House School

The Together Trust Centre, Schools Hill, Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 1JE
United Kingdom

+44 161 283 4750

Inscape House School is a specialist school for children with autistic spectrum disorders and related conditions, based on the Together Trust Campus in Cheadle. The school has a broad and balanced curriculum incorporating the National Curriculum with an emphasis on the development of social, communication and personal skills.

About the Together Trust

We're one of the North West's leading disability charities, offering individual care, support and education to thousands of people each year.



Our work wouldn't be possible without our incredible team of staff and volunteers who are positive role models to the people we support.



A job at the Together Trust is more than just a job. Together we'll change lives.

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