Personal Assistant to Headteacher

Anderson Cole Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Hampshire is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support the Headteacher. This permanent role requires someone organized and professional, capable of handling a dynamic work environment. The successful candidate will provide essential executive support, manage communications, and coordinate events, contributing positively to the school's operation.

Benefits

On-site nursery

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Highly organized and confident in managing senior-level schedules.
• Communicates clearly and discreetly with warmth.
• Ideally has school or education experience (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for the Headteacher.
• Managing the Head's diary and daily priorities.
• Preparing reports, letters, and presentations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Discretion

IT Skills

Confidentiality

Job description

Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

Location: Winchester, Hampshire

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

Start date: September 2025

Salary: Grade D (£24,795 - £27,280 actual)

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
• Local Government Pension Scheme

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