Headteachers PA

TeacherActive; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused primary school in Bristol is looking for a proactive Headteacher's PA to provide high-level administrative support to the Headteacher. This role requires exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy diary. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Personal Assistant and hold a current enhanced DBS. Competitive pay and support from a dedicated team are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Access to CPD and training

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme up to GBP100

Supportive school environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Senior Administrator.
• Current enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Able to represent the school with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Headteacher's diary and schedule appointments.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and meeting papers.
• Act as first point of contact for parents and visitors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Multitasking

ICT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Title: Headteacher's PA Primary School
Location: Bristol
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: GBP110 GBP125 per day

• Are you an experienced and highly organised administrator looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant primary school setting?
• Do you excel in a fast-paced environment and enjoy providing dedicated support to senior leadership?
• Do you hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service?

TeacherActive is delighted to be supporting a busy, community‑focused Primary School in Bristol who are seeking a confident and proactive Headteacher's PA to join their team from September 2025.

In this essential role, you will work directly with the Headteacher, ensuring the smooth running of their diary, correspondence, meetings, and day‑to‑day administrative needs. This position is perfect for someone who is calm under pressure, exceptionally organised, and able to represent the school with professionalism at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-level administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher
• Managing a busy diary, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings
• Preparing correspondence, reports, documents, and meeting papers
• Taking accurate minutes and ensuring follow‑up actions are completed
• Acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, governors, and external professionals
• Handling telephone and email enquiries with discretion and professionalism
• Maintaining secure and accurate records, files, and confidential information
• Supporting wider school administrative tasks when required to maintain smooth operations

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Senior Administrator (school experience desirable)
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
• Excellent organisational, time‑management, and multitasking skills
• A warm, approachable manner and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment
• Strong ICT skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and MIS experience (advantageous)
• A high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail

In Return, You Will Receive

• A supportive and welcoming primary school environment
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated team of consultants
• Access to CPD and training through our My-Progression platform
• Excellent opportunities for career development within education
• A refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme up to GBP100 (T&Cs apply)
• PAYE pay no umbrella fees or hidden deductions

If you are an organised, confident administrator ready to take on a key role supporting a dedicated Headteacher, we would love to hear from you.

Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

Click APPLY NOW to get started!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.