PA to the Head Teacher

Hoe Valley School; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local secondary school in Woking seeks a PA to the Head Teacher to provide exceptional administrative support and act as the first line of contact for the Head Teacher. This full-time role involves managing the Head Teacher's diary, overseeing reception, and supporting events and communications within the school. The candidate should have excellent organisational and communication skills, along with a commitment to safeguarding students. This is a permanent position with a flexible working arrangement.

Benefits

Longer school holidays

Bespoke CPD programmes

Work/life balance support

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting is desirable.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as first line contact for the Head Teacher.
• Manage the school calendar and events.
• Support administrative duties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion and tact

Administrative support

Job description

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The School

“Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student’s experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve to their highest potential.”

Hoe Valley School is

• An oversubscribed secondary school that opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking

Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to years 7-13

Committed to ensuring our students leave us with excellent academic outcomes, the skills to be ‘work-ready’ and the traits of excellent global citizens

Following the National Curriculum, where Maths and English are taught every day

A Google school with ICT fully embedded in all curriculum areas

Committed to learning which is relevant with links to the ‘real world’ of business, higher education and the local community

In a state of the art, new school completed in September 2018 on Egley Road, Woking

Committed to supporting our staff to have a good work / life balance by offering longer school holidays, bespoke CPD programmes, minimising paperwork and meetings, and ultimately by trusting our staff to deliver excellent outcomes

THE ROLE

The PA to the Head Teacher is responsible for acting as the first line of contact for the Head Teacher, their diary management, and to provide excellent organisational and administrative support in managing the day-to-day running of the school and the school office via the line management of the reception and office team.

The incumbent of this position comes into contact with a wide range of adults and students and provides a warm welcome to visitors and other contacts whilst operating with the highest professional standards in support of the Head Teacher. They will represent the values and ethos of the school at all times and put the safety and wellbeing of our students first.

The role is permanent and full-time (40 hours per week), term-time plus 5 days, with desired working hours of 7.30am – 4.00pm daily, although there is some flexibility for the right candidate.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

To act as first line contact for the Head Teacher, using discretion and tact to ensure telephone callers and visitors receive a professional response, and are dealt with by the appropriate person

To support the Head Teacher with administrative duties which will include dealing with highly confidential and sensitive issues

To communicate to and liaise with members of the academic and support staff as appropriate

Line management of reception, office and communications team

• To cover school reception at certain points in the school day as required

To maintain up to date information on SIMS, the school’s chosen MIS system

To organise parents’ evenings and other school events.

• To liaise with Governors and meeting setups

To manage the school calendar

• To write letters and emails to individuals or groups of stakeholders as required
• To contribute to the assurance of absolute safety of all students on and off site

To handle relevant incoming calls, emails and correspondence and referring on as appropriate

To facilitate and administer the school policy review process together with the clerk to the governing body.

To participate in and attend meetings and training as appropriate, including CPD days minute meetings

To take an active role in their own professional development in line with performance management objectives

To embody the school’s values and represent the school in a positive manner at all times

To undertake such other duties as requested by Head Teacher / Senior Leadership Team as are reasonably required as part of the role

Application deadline Sunday 4th January 2026

Interviews week commencing Monday 12th January 2026

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.