Part-time PA to the Deputy Heads

The Boarding Schools' Association; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent school is seeking a highly skilled PA to support two Deputy Heads during a maternity leave for up to a year. This part-time role involves 26 hours a week during term time, and applicants must demonstrate previous experience as a PA, preferably at a senior level, alongside excellent organisational and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, access to school facilities, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Excellent free lunches

Contributory pension scheme

Access to gym and sporting facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a PA at a senior level is required.
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide PA support to the two Deputy Heads of Shiplake College.
• Work part-time, term-time only, covering for maternity leave.
• Undertake a varied range of PA duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

IT Skills

Multitasking

Integrity

Job description

Closing Date: 4 July 2025
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience
Employment Term: Part Time

Maternity Cover (for up to one year) to start in October 2025

26 hours per week, term time only plus INSET

Competitive salary depending on experience

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced professional PA to the two Deputy Heads of Shiplake College to cover a period of maternity leave (for up to one year). This is a great opportunity for the successful applicant to continue to build and develop the role.

The contracted hours for this role are 26 hours per week, consisting of 5 hours on four days and 6 hours on one day per week, as agreed in advance with the Deputy Heads. This is a term-time only plus INSET position, with a requirement to work for up to two weeks during the school holidays, for which you will be compensated separately.

Previous experience working in schools is not essential however, previous experience as a PA is a prerequisite – preferably at senior level.The successful applicant will have excellent communication, organisational and IT skills; the ability to multitask, together with the skills needed to undertake a varied range of PA duties. Essential to the role is integrity, maintaining confidentiality and a calm and approachable manner.

Shiplake College is an independent boarding and day school for around 540 pupils (anticipated to rise to over 570 in September 2025) aged 11 to 18. There has been a co-educational Sixth Form since 1998 and since September 2023 girls have been welcomed into Year 7 as the College became fully co-educational. Situated in 63 acres of beautiful countryside near Henley-on-Thames, we offer an outstanding education based on small class sizes, excellent facilities and dedicated teaching staff.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent free lunches and a contributory pension scheme together with access to our gym and sporting facilities and an excellent working environment.

A candidate pack together with an application form are available from

Early applications are encouraged for this important role. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if an early application from a suitable applicant is received.

Closing Date 10am on Friday 4 July 2025

Interviews will be held upon receipt of applications

www.shiplake.org.uk

Day and boarding school for ages 11-18, fully co-educational

HMC, The Society of Heads, BSA

Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake is an equal opportunities employer.