PA to the Heads/School Office Secretary

Garden House School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is looking for a highly organised Personal Assistant to the Heads. In this pivotal role, you will provide professional support through diary management, meeting coordination, and general office duties. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communication skills. Benefits include term-time-only availability and flexible working. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Compressed working hours

Complimentary lunch

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff fitness

Qualifications

• Proficiency in handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong time-management abilities to support multiple tasks.
• Previous experience in a PA or school office role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and correspondence for the Heads.
• Provide administrative support to the school office.
• Assist in planning and coordinating school events.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with Office365

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to the Heads, who will also provide general support to our school office. This is a pivotal role, supporting the smooth running of daily operations and ensuring efficient communication across all levels of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver professional personal assistant support to the Heads, including diary management, meeting coordination, and correspondence handling.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the school office, including handling parent and staff enquiries, reception duties, maintaining key records and administering first aid to pupils.
• Support the management and updating of the school database and website.
• Support the planning and coordination of school events.

Person Specification

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency Office365 and the use of school database.
• Previous experience in a PA or school office role is desirable but not essential.

Benefits at Garden House

• The opportunity for compressed working hours to support flexibility (by prior arrangement).
• Generally, this is a term-time-only position, plus additional working days as required.
• A welcoming, friendly, and supportive team within a vibrant and successful school community.
• Complimentary lunch.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Staff Fitness.

If you are motivated, efficient, and enjoy working in a dynamic school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail] and include a personal statement explaining your reasons for applying for the post and outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Any gaps in employment should be explained within your statement.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 2nd February 2026.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may appoint a candidate before the deadline has passed. Early submissions are encouraged.

Garden House School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must produce evidence of their right to work in the UK.

Garden House School is committed to increasing and promoting diversity at all levels within our school. We warmly welcome applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds.