PA to the Headteacher

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in West London is recruiting a PA to the Headteacher for a busy primary. The role is full-time, temporary with potential extension or permanent consideration depending on performance, and starts 07/09/2026.

You will support the Headteacher with diary management, admin tasks and ensuring safeguarding standards are met. The ideal candidate has UK PA/administration experience and up-to-date safeguarding training, with eligibility to work in the UK and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year PA / Admin experience in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.
• Right to Work in the UK; enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide PA support to the Headteacher and manage general admin tasks.

Skills

PA/Admin experience

UK work experience

Safeguarding training

Job description

PA to the Headteacher

Prospero Teaching is looking for a PA to the Headteacher for an Ofsted "Good" Primary school in West London.

The school is a popular two-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff.

Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location - West London

Position - PA to the Headteacher

Contract or position start date - 07/09/2026

Duration / Likely Duration - Until end of the academic year

Contract or position end date - July 2027

Contract type - Temporary

Full time/part time - Full time

Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £100 - £125 per day

Hours - 8:00 am - 4:30pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 1 year PA / Admin experience in the UK

Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team