Personal Assistant to Headteacher

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Hampshire seeks a dedicated Personal Assistant to the Headteacher. This role involves providing high-level executive support, managing schedules, and facilitating communications. Candidates should be highly organized, with strong IT skills and a professional demeanor. The position offers a supportive environment with various responsibilities and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

On-site nursery

Free parking

Wellbeing support through Education Mutual

Qualifications

• High-level organization and confidence managing schedules.
• Clear and discreet communication skills.
• Ability to juggle competing demands with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the Headteacher.
• Manage the Head’s diary, inbox, and daily priorities.
• Prepare reports and presentations to a high standard.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Confidentiality

IT Skills

Job description

Job Title: Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

Location: Winchester, Hampshire

Contract: Full-time, term-time + 3 weeks

Contract Type: Permanent (with flexibility for fixed-term if needed)

Job Description:

We’re supporting a highly successful Hampshire secondary school in the search for a dedicated and professional Personal Assistant to the Headteacher. This is a key role in the heart of the school, providing high-level executive support to a dynamic leadership team at a top-performing school.

Whether you're already in education or coming from a fast-paced executive support background, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in a busy and rewarding environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as the first point of contact and trusted gatekeeper for the Headteacher
• Managing the Head’s diary, inbox, and daily priorities with calm efficiency
• Preparing reports, letters, minutes, and presentations to a high standard
• Line-managing the school’s reception and ensuring a professional front-of-house service
• Supporting internal and external communications, including press releases and social media
• Coordinating open events and liaising with local school leaders and stakeholders
• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, attending and minuting weekly meetings
• Supporting safeguarding, pastoral, and student information processes as needed

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised, unflappable, and confident managing senior-level schedules
• Communicates clearly and discreetly, with warmth and professionalism
• Can juggle competing demands while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
• Has excellent IT skills and can produce polished documents at pace
• Ideally brings school or education experience (but this is not essential)
• Bonus if you’ve got social media and marketing experience – this school is growing its online presence

Why apply?

• A role with real variety, purpose, and visibility in a thriving school
• Part of a supportive and sociable team, with strong values and high standards
• On-site nursery and free parking
• Access to wellbeing support through Education Mutual

Safeguarding Statement:

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.