Personal Assistant to Head of Junior School

TES FE News; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Reading is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Head of the Junior School. This full-time, term-time only role starts in September 2025 and involves managing the Head's diary, acting as a point of contact for various stakeholders, and supporting the administrative functions of the school. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex schedules for senior executives.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with staff, parents, and visitors.
• Proficiency in using office software for administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Head's diary and prioritize their time.
• Act as a point of contact for various stakeholders.
• Oversee incoming correspondence and assist with responses.
• Organize events and prepare necessary documentation.
• Support the reception and administration team as required.

Job description

Personal Assistant to Head of Junior School

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Job Overview

The role of the Head’s PA is to fully support the Head with all of their organisational and administrative requirements together with elements of wider school administration. The Head’s PA will work closely with the PA to the Head Senior School and PA to the Head of Finance and Resources, as well as oversee all administrative functions of the Junior School.

Job Overview

The role of the Head’s PA is to fully support the Head with all of their organisational and administrative requirements together with elements of wider school administration. The Head’s PA will work closely with the PA to the Head Senior School and PA to the Head of Finance and Resources, as well as oversee all administrative functions of the Junior School.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the Head’s busy and complex diary and prioritising the Head’s time, ensuring that meetings are arranged with consideration for various priorities as well as ensuring the most effective use of the Head’s time.
• Acting as point of contact for students, staff, parents and visitors to the Head’s Study and dealing with all enquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Overseeing incoming emails, post and phone calls, prioritising and helping to draft responses where appropriate.
• Responding to routine/confidential correspondence both electronically and on paper
• Organising the Head’s paperwork as required for meetings etc
• Managing shared drives and other forms of file storage, ensuring materials are organised in an efficient manner.
• Attending meetings as required, taking accurate notes and distributing agreed minutes and action points.
• Organising events as required.
• Providing administrative assistance on key priorities for JLT
• Attendance at all Open Events and assisting with preparation as required
• Working in partnership with the JS administration team, overseeing the support they offer to the school community and enhancing the professional customer-facing role on our Reception desks
• Working with the HR team during the process of appointments to manage the Head’s involvement
• Using a range of office software to ensure the efficient running of the office
• Filing and archiving accurate records
• Support the administration team on reception as required
  
  

This position is full time, term time only permanent position starting September 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TES FE News by 2x

Get notified about new Personal Assistant jobs in Reading, England, United Kingdom.

Reading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago

Ascot, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Wallingford, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Reading, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Didcot, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Kintbury, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Guildford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Personal Assistant in Local Operations - 31505

Wallingford, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago

Goring, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Colnbrook, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.