PA to the Bursar and Deputy Head (Futures & Communities)

King's College School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution located in London is seeking a dynamic Personal Assistant to support the Bursar and Deputy Head. This role involves managing communications with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring the efficiency of school operational tasks. Candidates should have senior PA experience, excellent IT skills, and a professional demeanor. The position offers a supportive working environment and emphasizes safeguarding. Applications close on January 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Personal Assistant role at a senior level.
• Familiarity with the educational environment or marketing.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Manage a variety of tasks associated with school operations.
• Collaborate closely with the Bursar, Deputy Head, and other PAs.

Skills

Experience of PA work at a senior level

Strong communication skills

Excellent IT skills (MS Office)

Ability to manage relationships

Organizational skills

Job description

Personal Assistant – Bursar & Deputy Head (Futures & Communities)

Required as soon as possible, we are seeking to appoint a dynamic, motivated and personable Personal Assistant to the Bursar and Deputy Head (Futures & Communities) from January 2026. This is a key position within the school, acting as the first point of contact for a number of internal stakeholders and external organisations/agencies who deal with financial and operational matters relating to the school. The successful candidate will report jointly to the Bursar and Deputy Head (Futures & Communities) and will also liaise closely with the other PAs and the clerk to the governors. This is a busy role managing a wide range of aspects of school life and of international business, but this is a warm and supportive working culture and the right candidate will share these values.

• Have experience of PA work at a senior level
• Ideally have some experience within an educational environment or a marketing department
• Be skilled in managing relationships with discretion, especially with senior colleagues and external stakeholders
• Be a confident, assured communicator, both in written and verbal form
• Be able to demonstrate excellent IT skills (MS Office) – must be very comfortable working with spreadsheets in Excel and producing minutes and action tables in Microsoft Word
• Be well organised, able to juggle tasks simultaneously without losing attention to detail
• Be comfortable working in a busy, reactive environment
• Have a personable but business‑like manner with an excellent work ethic
• Have the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• Be fully in sympathy with the aims and objectives of King's College School

King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first‑class pastoral care and a vibrant co‑curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

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Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 6th January 2026. Interviews: Friday 16th January 2026.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.