PA to the Head

The Independent Schools Council; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Abingdon Schools Group invites applications for an exceptional PA to support the Head and assist the Clerk to the Governors. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive and capable of working both independently and collaboratively with a busy diary.

The role is 40 hours per week, 8.30am–5.00pm during term time (34 weeks per year), with some evenings and weekends across school events. In addition to the core duties, there will be a requirement to work during school holidays on a

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized.
• Strong communication skills and professional discretion.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head and Clerk to the Governors.
• Attend meetings and minuting evening events when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

High organisation

Strong communication

Job description

Abingdon Schools Group are seeking to appoint an exceptional PA with excellent attention to detail, highly organised with strong communication skills to support the Head and assist the Clerk to the Governors.

The Head has a heavy workload and busy diary. The post holder will therefore need to be a self-starter with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently using their own initiative. Aside from the professional skills required, a flexible approach, enthusiasm and an ability to work proactively and collaboratively is essential. The post holder will be intelligent, articulate and confident.

The postholder will be required to work a 40 hour week, 8.30am - 5.00pm (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break) during term time (34 weeks per year). There will also be a requirement to do some work during evenings, weekends and school holidays totalling a further 6 weeks to include A Level and GCSE results days in August, Open Day, Prize Giving and minuting various evening meetings.

Closing date: Thursday 24 September 2026 (9am)

Interview date: Monday 05 October 2026