PA to the Deputy Heads

I; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in London is seeking a dynamic PA to support the Deputy Heads. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, along with extensive secretarial experience in complex settings. Responsibilities include document preparation, meeting organisation, and event assistance. Competitive terms, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities are offered. Applications close on 4th December 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount on school fees

Free lunches during term time

Staff wellbeing activities

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Considerable secretarial and administrative experience.
• Ability to relate well to people on all levels.
• Experience in a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Deputy Heads.
• Process documents and organise meetings.
• Maintain records and assist with events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

For January 2026

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an individual with considerable secretarial and administrative experience to play a key role as PA to the Deputy Heads.

We are looking for a focused, enthusiastic individual to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Deputy Heads and the school office. This will include preparing and processing documents, organising meetings, maintaining records and databases, and assisting with the organising of events.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational, time management, written and verbal communication skills and will also have senior secretarial and administrative experience, gained in a complex organisation. They will also need excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to relate well to people on all levels with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy. The ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines is equally important.

About The School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, West Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls schools, we can offer a variety of benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• 36‑week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2‑week half term in the Autumn
• Normal teaching hours between 08:20 and 15:45 (depending on timetable for part-time staff)
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24‑hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)
• In‑school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga and access to the school gym
• Interest‑free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme

Further information about this position and how to apply is available by clicking the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 4th December 2025 (12pm).

Interviews will take place on Monday 8th December 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position and recommend that applications are submitted early. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider applicants and may have to close the interviews early.

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.