PA to Headteacher
| Posting date: | 11 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £17.0 to £25.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £17-£25 per hour dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Camden, London, NW5 2DB |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4696530_1749655923 |
Summary
Job Title: Personal Assistant to the Headteacher
Location: Camden, London
Contract: Temporary (with a view to becoming permanent)
Start Date: ASAP/September
About the Role: We are looking for a highly organised and experienced Personal Assistant (PA) to the Headteacher to join our welcoming school in Camden. This is a vital role, providing high-level administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher, ensuring the smooth running of their daily schedule and school leadership operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the Headteacher's diary, meetings, and correspondence
- Acting as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Preparing reports, documents, and presentations as required
- Supporting governance and leadership meetings, including minute-taking
- Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Using the school's Management Information System (MIS) to support administrative tasks
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience as a PA or Executive Assistant, ideally within a school or educational setting
- Strong working knowledge of school MIS systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, or similar)
- Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of discretion, efficiency, and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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