Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

Anderson Cole Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful Hampshire secondary school is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Headteacher. This pivotal role involves providing executive support, managing schedules, and ensuring efficient communication. The ideal candidate is highly organised, has strong IT skills, and can manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a supportive team and access to wellbeing support.

Benefits

On-site nursery

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Highly organised, confident managing senior-level schedules.
• Clear and discreet communicator with warmth.
• Able to juggle competing demands while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the Headteacher.
• Manage the Head's diary and inbox efficiently.
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations.
• Coordinate internal and external communications.

Skills

Organised

Professional communication

IT skills

Ability to manage schedules

Job description

Overview

Location: Winchester, Hampshire | Contract: Full-time (37 hours), term-time + 3 weeks | Start date: September 2025 or soon after | Salary: Grade D (actual GBP25,589-GBP28,154) FTE GBP27,780 - GBP30,564 | Contract type: Permanent

We're supporting a highly successful Hampshire secondary school to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Headteacher. This is a visible, high-impact role at the heart of the school, providing executive support to a dynamic leadership team in a top-performing environment.

Whether you're already in education or coming from a fast-paced executive support background, the Personal Assistant to the Headteacher role offers variety, pace and the chance to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• 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 high-quality reports, letters, minutes and presentations
• Overseeing reception/front-of-house to ensure a professional service
• Coordinating internal and external communications, including press and social media
• Organising open events and liaising with local school leaders and stakeholders
• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, attending and minuting regular meetings/briefings
• Monitoring shared admin inboxes and ensuring timely, accurate responses
• Supporting safeguarding, pastoral and student information processes as needed (including statutory returns)

Qualifications

• 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 strong IT skills and produces polished documents at pace
• Ideally brings school/education experience (not essential)
• Bonus: experience with social media/press, minute-taking and line management

Benefits

• Personal Assistant to the Headteacher position with real purpose and variety
• Supportive, 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.