PA to the Managing Director & Office Manager

St Paul’s Girls' School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in London is seeking a PA to the Managing Director. This full-time role requires providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure efficient office operations. The ideal candidate should have a proactive approach, excellent judgment, and the ability to maintain professional discretion. Applicants should be mindful of the safeguarding commitments involved in the role. A competitive salary is offered, and the position starts in February 2026.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a PA or administrative role is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to engage with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Managing Director.
• Ensure efficient operations of the SPGS International office.
• Anticipate needs and offer solutions proactively.

Skills

Excellent judgment

Flexibility

Professional discretion

Friendly demeanor

Solutions-focused approach

Job description

Full time, term time only plus an additional 2 or 3 weeks (total of 38-39 weeks a year)

Required from February 2026

Competitive salary

We are looking for an experienced PA to join SPGS International, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of St Paul’s Girls’ School – one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls aged 11-18, with approximately 840 students.

SPGS International

SPGS International is a wholly owned subsidiary of the world‑renowned St Paul’s Girls’ School (SPGS) in London. SPGS International aims to bring the educational excellence of St Paul’s to the world through a unique network of connected schools and programmes. We work with international partners and school operators to establish schools and programmes that align with the ethos and values of St Paul’s Girls’ School. SPGS International profits are donated back to the school to support bursaries and social partnerships.

SPGS International schools offer a vibrant, holistic, and innovative education that motivates students to achieve academic excellence and personal growth by embracing their individuality. Our students act with courage, empathy, and integrity, whilst thinking critically and creatively, to become internationally minded citizens who contribute to the world around them.

The role

The PA to the Managing Director & Office Manager will provide a broad range of administrative and organisational support, ensuring that the SPGS International office operates efficiently and that the Managing Director is expertly supported.

This is a varied, fast‑paced and rewarding role that requires excellent judgment, flexibility, professional discretion, and a friendly, calm manner. The ideal candidate will take pride in high‑quality work, be able to anticipate needs, and bring a positive, solutions‑focused approach.

Please submit your application before midnight on the closing date. Please use your own words when writing your supporting statement. While we are a digitally forward‑looking school, we are mindful of the importance of authenticity in education and would far prefer to hear your unique voice through any application you may choose to make. We recommend that candidates apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be arranged on a rolling basis.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and overseas police checks

St Paul’s Girls’ School is a “registered body” under the Police Act 1997 because employment here involves access to children under the age of 18. This post will require an enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) before we can confirm an offer of employment. Unless you are a member of the DBS Update Service you will need to apply for a new disclosure, even if you already hold one. Former members of staff who are not on the Update Service who re‑join us also require fresh disclosures, unless less than three months have passed between their leaving and their re‑employment date. If you have lived or worked abroad for a period of 3 months or more during the past 10 years you will also need to provide appropriate paperwork, such as a police certificate of good conduct, from the countries you have lived in.

Safeguarding guidelines

St Paul’s Girls’ 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 (DBS). We expect all staff to share this commitment.

St Paul’s Girls’ School welcomes applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our pupil intake. We seek to offer fair and inclusive employment policies, interview and arrangements that avoid bias and support all applicants and staff equally.

Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026.

Interview date: Thursday 15th January 2026.

Contact details:

Human Resources Department

St Paul’s Girls’ School

Brook Green

London W6 7BS

Tel: [phone]

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