Executive Assistant to the Headteacher - School Leadership

Academics; Abbey Gate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Job summary

Academics is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to the Headteacher for a thriving secondary school in Medway. You will provide high-level executive support to the Headteacher, ensuring diary management and key priorities are handled efficiently.

You will act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and play an important role within the school's leadership office, supporting senior leadership administration and wider school operations.

Qualifications

• PA/EA or senior administrative experience (education sector desirable)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Discretion and safeguarding awareness; ability to handle confidential information

Responsibilities

• Manage the Headteacher's diary, meetings and appointments
• Draft correspondence, reports and professional communications
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion
• Liaise with governors, staff, parents and external agencies
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes where required
• Support senior leadership administration and wider school operations
• Manage incoming communications and prioritise effectively
• Ensure deadlines, events and key commitments are coordinated efficiently

Skills

Diary management

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Discretion & confidentiality

Under pressure resilience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Academics is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to the Headteacher for a thriving secondary school in Medway. You will provide high-level executive support to the Headteacher, ensuring diary management and key priorities are handled efficiently.

You will act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and play an important role within the school's leadership office, supporting senior leadership administration and wider school operations.