Personal Assistant to the Executive Headteacher

Milton-Keynes-Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Stanton School in Milton Keynes is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Executive Headteacher and Governing Body. The role sits at the heart of school leadership, ensuring governance processes run smoothly and documentation is managed accurately and confidentially.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to handle competing priorities, and able to communicate confidently with a wide range of people.

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator who can manage competing priorities.
• Able to work independently and communicate confidently with a wide range of people.
• Proven high-level administrative support within education/governance settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure governance processes operate efficiently and comply with statutory regulations.
• Prepare papers, agendas and detailed reports for Governing meetings.
• Manage distribution and uploading of documents to GovernorHub.
• Organise, review and maintain school policies, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Provide confidential administrative support to the Executive Headteacher.
• Maintain discreet handling of sensitive information.

Skills

Highly organized

Reliable

Professional

Communication skills

Independent worker

Initiative

Education admin

Job description

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Personal Assistant to the Executive Headteacher

Job Reference mkc/TP/237/2205

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Part-time

Working Hours:

15

Location:

Closing Date:

11/10/2026

Job Category:

Administration

Service Area:

Manager to Confirm

Job Introduction

Stanton School is seeking to appoint a highly organised, professional and proactive Personal Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Executive Headteacher and Governing Body.

This rewarding role sits at the heart of school leadership and plays an important part in ensuring governance processes run effectively, meetings are well organised and key documentation is managed accurately and confidentially.

Working closely with senior leaders, governors and colleagues, the successful candidate will help support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school and contribute to positive outcomes for children and young people.

The role would suit an experienced administrator who can manage competing priorities, work independently and communicate confidently with a wide range of people.

9:00am-12noon

15 hours Mon to Fri

39 weeks a year

Please note that Stanton School is the recruiting organisation and employer for this position. Milton Keynes City Council is advertising this vacancy on the school's behalf.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient operation of governance processes and support compliance with statutory regulations and requirements.
• Prepare papers, agendas and detailed reports for Governing meetings.
• Manage the distribution and uploading of documents to GovernorHub
• Organise, review and maintain school policies, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Provide professional and confidential administrative support to the
• Executive Headteacher in day-to-day tasks.
• Maintain confidential records and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism.

Ideal Candidate

• Highly organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Professional, approachable and confident in communicating with a range of people.
• Able to work independently, use initiative and meet deadlines.
• Experienced in providing high-level administrative support, ideally within an education, governance or professional setting.
• Able to produce accurate, well-presented documents and reports.