Executive PA to Headteacher – Education Admin & Meetings

Philosophy Education; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education is recruiting an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to the Headteacher at a large secondary school in Greenwich. The role requires discretion, reliability and a professional approach to manage a busy diary, meetings and correspondence.

This is a full-time position, term-time with flexibility for occasional evening meetings. Previous PA experience in education or corporate settings is preferred, and a proactive, confidential style is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Personal Assistant experience
• High level of diplomacy and confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility with working hours
• DBS Enhanced disclosure or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential PA support to the Headteacher
• Manage Headteacher's diary and coordinate meetings
• Note and coordinate follow-up actions from meetings and correspondence
• Maintain office systems, data management and filing
• Screen phone calls, enquiries and requests and handle them appropriately
• Meet and greet visitors at all levels of seniority
• Carry out background research and present findings
• Organise and attend meetings and ensure the head is well prepared
• Draft memorandums, letters and reports for Headteacher's approval
• Manage Headteacher's correspondence, including email
• Take minutes of leadership and governing body meetings and publish them timely
• General administration as required

Skills

Personal Assistant experience

Discretion & confidentiality

Diary & meeting management

Professional communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office systems

Job description

Philosophy Education is recruiting an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to the Headteacher at a large secondary school in Greenwich. The role requires discretion, reliability and a professional approach to manage a busy diary, meetings and correspondence.

This is a full-time position, term-time with flexibility for occasional evening meetings. Previous PA experience in education or corporate settings is preferred, and a proactive, confidential style is essential.