Headteacher PA & School Office Lead (Diary, Front Desk)

Randstad Education; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend scheme

Onsite parking

DBS support

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a School Personal Assistant in Tottenham to support the Headteacher with diary management and front-line school administration. The role is full-time, with standard hours 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, five days per week.

You will coordinate meetings, supervise the school office, handle communications, and ensure a professional, welcoming environment for staff, parents, pupils, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or similar role in an educational setting.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.
• DBS update service is required or willingness to obtain a new one.
• Provide professional references upon request.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, parents, and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with ability to prioritise tasks.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Headteacher's diary, schedule appointments, and resolve conflicts promptly.
• Supervise the School Office staff to provide a friendly, professional front-line service.
• Handle phone calls and enquiries efficiently and professionally.
• Arrange and assist with meetings, book rooms, provide refreshments, prepare materials, and take minutes.
• Welcome visitors with courtesy and tact in a professional environment.
• Collate documentation for exclusions, suspensions, appeals, investigations and complaints.

Skills

Personal Assistant experience

UK work eligibility

DBS update service

References

MS Office proficient

Verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Randstad Education is seeking a School Personal Assistant in Tottenham to support the Headteacher with diary management and front-line school administration. The role is full-time, with standard hours 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, five days per week.

You will coordinate meetings, supervise the school office, handle communications, and ensure a professional, welcoming environment for staff, parents, pupils, and visitors.