Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

Willink School; Reading; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Willink School is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant to the Headteacher to provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team.

This key role in a busy school requires discretion, professionalism and the ability to manage competing priorities while building positive relationships with staff, students, parents and external agencies. 37 hours per week, term-time only, with 5 training days and flexi‑working.

Qualifications

• Experience in high‑level administrative support.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong communication with staff, students, parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Coordinate diary, meetings and communications to ensure smooth day‑to‑day running.
• Build positive relationships with staff, students, parents and external partners.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Discretion

Relationship building

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and personable Personal Assistant to the Headteacher at The Willink to provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher and the wider Senior Leadership Team.

This is a key role within the school and would suit someone who thrives in a busy environment, is able to manage competing priorities and has excellent communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate will be someone who can work with discretion and professionalism, build positive relationships with staff, students, parents and external agencies, and ensure that the Head Teacher is supported effectively in the day-to-day running of the school.

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos, attracting learners beyond our catchment, including Hampshire, Reading and Wokingham. The school has 1228 students on roll including 200 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

As leaders in mathematics instruction we head the Mobius Maths Hub, a national centre of excellence, thus extending our influence across Berkshire and Wiltshire. We maintain strategic partnerships with Teaching School Hub Berkshire, underscoring our dedication to exceptional education. Above all, The Willink is a lively, welcoming institution encouraging high aspirations and expectations for our learning community.

Salary &Hours

• 37 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 training days and flexi-working
• Salary scale F: full time salary £29,071 - £33,119(pro rata £24,641 - £28,073)
• Required 30 November 2026

Location

The Willink School
School Lane
Burghfield, Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3XJ

Watch this video tohear from our headteacher and colleagues as they share why The Willink is such a great place to work:

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday, 16th October 2026, with interviews week of 19th October 2026.

Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.

The Willink 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 applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk .