Executive PA & School Office Manager

Crinkle Recruitment; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team environment

Professional development

On-site gym

LGPS pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Meadow High School in the Hillingdon area is seeking a proactive PA to the Headteacher / Office Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of two sites (Royal Lane and Northwood Road).

The role is 36 hours per week, term-time plus 5 training days and 2 weeks during school holidays, with a January 2027 start. You will line manage administrative staff and provide essential support to the Headteacher across both sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative capacity and/or PA.
• Experience organising meetings and accurate minute taking.
• GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent.
• Substantial experience in school/administration environment.
• Experience building strong relationships with colleagues.
• Working knowledge of SIMS (or other MIS).
• Organised approach to work with ability to manage workload.
• Ability to manage others and understand change management.
• Willingness to work flexibly start/finish times depending on school needs.
• Awareness and understanding of safeguarding of children and commitment to safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive assistance to the Headteacher and Office Manager across both sites.
• Line-manage administrative staff at Royal Lane and Northwood Road campuses.
• Coordinate meetings and keep accurate minutes; support in event planning as needed.
• Support day-to-day school administration to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Administrative experience

PA experience

Minute taking

SIMS knowledge

Relationship building

Workload management

People management

Flexibility

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE Math & English

Job description

Meadow High School in the Hillingdon area is seeking a proactive PA to the Headteacher / Office Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of two sites (Royal Lane and Northwood Road).

The role is 36 hours per week, term-time plus 5 training days and 2 weeks during school holidays, with a January 2027 start. You will line manage administrative staff and provide essential support to the Headteacher across both sites.