PA to Headteacher

Academics; Chatham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary dependent on experience

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Academics is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to the Headteacher for a thriving secondary school in Medway. You will provide high-level executive support to the Headteacher and senior leadership team, managing priorities with accuracy and discretion.

You will be responsible for diary management, communications, coordinating meetings, taking minutes and sustaining efficient administration across the leadership office.

Qualifications

• Previous PA/EA or senior admin experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Headteacher's diary, meetings and appointments.
• Draft correspondence, reports and professional communications.
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Liaise with governors, staff, parents and external agencies.
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes.
• Support senior leadership administration and wider school operations.

Skills

Diary management

Executive support

Communication

Time management

Discretion

Education

Experience in education sector

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

A highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to the Headteacher is required for a thriving and ambitious secondary school based in Medway. This is a key role supporting the Headteacher and wider senior leadership team in the effective and efficient running of the school.

We are seeking a professional, discreet and highly capable individual who can operate confidently in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities with accuracy and sound judgement.

ROLE OVERVIEW

You will provide high-level executive support to the Headteacher, ensuring diary management, communications and key priorities are handled efficiently. You will act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and play an important role within the school's leadership office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Headteacher's diary, meetings and appointments
• Draft correspondence, reports and professional communications
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion
• Liaise with governors, staff, parents and external agencies
• Organise meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes where required
• Support senior leadership administration and wider school operations
• Manage incoming communications and prioritise effectively
• Ensure deadlines, events and key commitments are coordinated efficiently

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous PA, Executive Assistant or senior administrative experience (education sector desirable)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Professionalism, resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding standards
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check prior to appointment

WHAT WE OFFER

• Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Professional and dynamic working environment
• Opportunities for training and development
• A pivotal role supporting the school's senior leadership team
• Salary dependent on experience
• Opportunity to work within a well-established secondary school in Medway

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy