Executive Assistant
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Widnes, Cheshire
- £32,061 - £34,434 per year
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- HBC 6 £32,061 - £34,434 (pay award pending)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 10 August 2026
Job overview
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is a vibrant and successful school at the heart of the Widnes community. Rooted in strong Catholic values, we are committed to excellence in education and the holistic development of every student.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to our senior leadership team and Governors.
We are looking for someone who is:
Highly organised with outstanding communication skills
Discreet, professional and able to handle confidential matters with integrity
Proactive, solutions-focused and able to work on their own initiative
Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Calm under pressure with a positive and engaging personality
The successful candidate will receive:
A welcoming, supportive and values-driven school community
A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school leadership
Opportunities for professional development
The chance to make a real impact on the day-to-day success of the school
Hours: 37 hours per week.
Further information and an application form can be found on the .
Please send completed application forms to: recruitment@saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk
Strictly no CVs. CES Application forms only with supporting statement.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 10th August 2026.
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.
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About Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
- Highfield Road, Widnes
- Cheshire
- WA8 7DW
- United Kingdom
Join our caring and aspirational high school community in the north west
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School in Widnes (or ‘P and P’ as it’s known locally) was established in 1994 when the former Saints Fisher and Moore and Saint Joseph’s High Schools combined.
Since then, our school has become one of the highest attaining secondary schools in the borough of Halton and is a popular choice of high school for families across Widnes, Runcorn, and the surrounding areas of Liverpool and Warrington.
We are committed to delivering our vision of creating an inclusive community of excellence and opportunity.
Our dedicated team of teachers and associate staff ensure we continuously raise standards in learning, behaviour, and every aspect of teaching, embodied in our school values of:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Aspiration
A 'good' school with ambition
In July 2022, we were delighted to be once again awarded ‘Good’ status by Ofsted. During this inspection, we received exceptional praise over the quality of teaching in our school, the pastoral support we provide to our children, and our ambitious subject curriculum.
Visit www.saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk/ofsted-policies to view the Ofsted report in full.
Leading the way in the north west
A National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM), our Mathematics faculty is an established hub of best practice in the north west, providing education and support for teaching partners across Cheshire and Wirral.
Development opportunities
Working in close partnership with the Wigan and West Lancashire Catholic School District, we support prospective teaching trainees through a range of opportunities including teaching internships and the Train to Teach programme.
About Widnes
Sitting in the north west of England, Widnes is a growing town in the north of Cheshire with lots of character and a rich history of industry and rugby achievements.
It’s excellent location means it’s just a thirty minute drive to the bustling heart of and 20 miles away from , perfect for those who want to explore these exciting city centres from an easily accessible and central base. For those looking to experience the great outdoors, the coastline of North Wales is less than an hour away, and the Lake District is less than two.
Our school is just a short walk from the town centre, filled with popular eateries and coffee shops. There’s also plenty to keep you occupied in and around town, from walks along the River Mersey to Pickering’s Pasture nature reserve and relaxing in beautiful Victoria Park, to visiting the cinema, ice rink, Catalyst science museum and the famed Spike Island.
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