PA to the Senior Deputy Head

JAMES ALLENS GIRLS SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced PA at a prestigious independent girls' school in London. This role involves providing expert support to the Senior Deputy Head and assisting the Assistant Head Pastoral. The ideal candidate will be professional and organized, thriving in a vibrant school community. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to fostering creativity, compassion, and social awareness among its diverse student body. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a perfect fit for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education.

Benefits

Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions

Free onsite parking

Free gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Free lunches

Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery

School fee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Interest-free computer loans

Interest-free transport season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Professional and organized with previous PA experience.
• Ability to provide expert support to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert PA support to the Senior Deputy Head.
• Administrative support to the Assistant Head Pastoral.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Discretion

Previous PA Experience

Education

Relevant Administrative Qualification

Job description

Job Description

PA to Senior Deputy Head

Full Time

Term Time plus 3 weeks during school holidays

Required from 26 August 2025

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £37,000 - £41,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

Actual salary: £30,969.16 – 34,317.18 per annum for working 35 hours per week for 38 weeks per year

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PA to join our Admin and Pastoral teams.

The post holder will be responsible for providing expert PA support to the Senior Deputy Head alongside administrative support to the Assistant Head Pastoral and line management of the Pastoral Assistant.

The ideal candidate will be professional, organised, discreet with previous PA experience.

We offer:

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK
• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff
• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision
• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff
• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning
• A diverse benefits package including:
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
• Free onsite parking
• Free gym membership with discounted family rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunches
• Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
• School fee discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free computer loans
• Interest-free transport season ticket loans

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

• To celebrateour diverse and inclusive community
• To championsocial awareness and sustainability
• To empowercourage, creativity and compassion in each student
• To inspireaspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders
• To nurturerespectful, resilient and kind individuals

If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

How to apply

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

Please visit our website to download an application form and candidate pack.

Please note that CVs and letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 16 May 2025.

Interviews: Week commencing 19 May 2025.

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to closethis vacancy earlier than the specifieddeadline,if a suitable candidate is found.

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.