Executive Assistant to the Headteacher — Strategy, Governance & Events

Woolmer Hill School; Horley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Gym membership discount

EV charging points

Employee discount platform

Job summary

Oakwood School seeks an exceptional PA to the Headteacher to provide confidential executive and administrative support. You will manage a complex diary, draft correspondence, coordinate meetings, and take minutes while supporting governors and external partners.

The role requires discretion, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy school environment. The successful candidate will build trusted relationships with senior leaders and staff, contribute to school

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing high-level administrative, PA, or executive support.
• Excellent communication skills, outstanding attention to detail.
• Handles confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Builds positive relationships with stakeholders including staff, governors and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and confidential support to the Headteacher.
• Manage a complex diary with prioritised commitments.
• Draft, edit and manage correspondence for the Headteacher.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, papers and presentations.
• Take accurate minutes and monitor actions from meetings.
• Support Governors and organise meetings and documentation.
• Act as a key contact for parents, staff, governors and external agencies.
• Ensure data protection compliance and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Governance support

Microsoft Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Oakwood School seeks an exceptional PA to the Headteacher to provide confidential executive and administrative support. You will manage a complex diary, draft correspondence, coordinate meetings, and take minutes while supporting governors and external partners.

The role requires discretion, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy school environment. The successful candidate will build trusted relationships with senior leaders and staff, contribute to school