PA to Headteacher

Location: Southwark, London
School Type: Primary School
Contract: Contract role
Salary: Negotiable (dependent on experience)

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to the Headteacher to join our friendly and supportive primary school in Southwark. This is a key role at the heart of the school, providing high-level administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher and senior leadership team.

The successful candidate will be discreet, professional, and able to manage a busy workload with confidence and efficiency.

• Provide full PA support to the Headteacher, including diary management, correspondence, and meeting coordination

• Act as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

• Prepare reports, letters, agendas, and minutes to a high standard

• Manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Headteacher's office

• Assist with administrative tasks related to governors' meetings and senior leadership activities

• Liaise effectively with staff, parents, governors, and external agencies

• Previous experience in a PA or senior administrative role (school experience desirable but not essential)

• Excellent organisational, communication, and time-management skills

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

• Ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands

• Professional, approachable, and highly reliable

• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding in an education setting

• A welcoming and inclusive primary school community

• A pivotal role supporting school leadership

• Competitive, negotiable salary

• Opportunity to make a real impact in a school environment