Personal Assistant to Headteacher

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

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support the Headteacher. This role involves providing high-level executive support, managing communications, and ensuring an efficient office environment. Ideal candidates will be highly organised and confident in a busy educational setting.

Benefits

On-site nursery

Free parking

Access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Highly organised, managing senior-level schedules.
• Clear and discreet communication.
• Ability to juggle competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for the Headteacher.
• Manage Head's diary and daily priorities.
• Prepare reports and ensure professional front-of-house service.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

IT Skills

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Personal Assistant to Headteacher, Preston, Lancashire

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Client:

Anderson Cole Group

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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)

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 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