Executive Assistant to the Headmistress - Aylesbury High School (Girls)

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Aylesbury is seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to support the Headmistress of Aylesbury High School. This full-time, permanent role involves providing comprehensive and confidential administrative support, acting as a liaison with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to the school's values. The position requires excellent organizational skills and professionalism. Applicants should apply by 7th November 2025, with applications sent via email or post.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled in executive, secretarial, and administrative support.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the Headmistress.
• Act as the primary liaison for external stakeholders.
• Manage executive tasks to enable strategic leadership.

Job description

Executive Assistant to the Headmistress - Aylesbury High School (Girls)

Location: Aylesbury

Term time only

Salary type: Other

Salary Details: AHS Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 07/11/2025

Interviews to be held: After the closing date

About us

Aylesbury High School (AHS) is a forward-thinking girls’ grammar school that values both academic and pastoral excellence and co-curricular opportunities with the vision of developing uniquely talented young adults, who are independent, strong and confident.

We create a welcoming environment which draws the very best from all in our community. Achieved by providing an ambitious education that stimulates creative and critical thinking, values diversity and facilitates dynamic personal development.

The AHS values are Boundless Aspiration, Resilient Bravery, Curious Engagement and Selfless Generosity and we want all our community to experience, develop and demonstrate these characteristics both within the curriculum and through our extensive co-curricular offering.

We are seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive, confidential, and highly effective executive, secretarial, and administrative support to the Headmistress, enabling her to focus on the strategic leadership and overall management of Aylesbury High School. The Executive Assistant acts as the primary liaison and professional ambassador for the Headmistress's office with all stakeholders, maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, discretion, and adherence to the school’s core values.

Please see the job description attached for detailed information on the principle accountabilities.

About you

Please see the job description attached for the person specification, including the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

Other information

Please complete the AHS application form and include a covering letter.

Applications can be e-mailed to: [e-mail] or posted to: Mrs Lisa Greenway, Finance & Operations Director, Aylesbury High School, Walton Road, Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 7SX

Closing date: 7th November 2025 @ 9am

CVs alone cannot be accepted for safeguarding reasons.

If you are shortlisted for this post, you will also be required to complete a self-disclosure form as part of the recruitment process; this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Statement is attached. The appointment will be subject to references, which are satisfactory for the advertised post, an enhanced DBS check with a Child Barred List check, identity checks, prohibition orders and qualification checks as appropriate.

AHS is an equal opportunities employer

We encourage early applications for all vacancies and reserve the right to close our vacancies at any time should the right candidates be found.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 174 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.