Personal Assistant to Headteacher

🏫 The Excelsior Academy
📍 Hackney💷 £38,381⏱ Full Time
📅 Posted Yesterday📅 Closes 1 Jul 2026🔗 Via Tes Jobs
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We are looking for an experienced, organised, proactive and professional Personal Assistant to support our Headteacher and school community. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Personal Assistant to the Headteacher Location: The Excelsior Academy Contract: Permanent, Term Time Plus 2 Weeks Salary: SO1 Scale The Excelsior Academy is seeking an organised, proactive and professional Personal Assistant to provide confidential administrative support to the Headteacher. This is a key role within the school, requiring excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will manage the Headteacher’s diary and correspondence, coordinate meetings and governance administration, prepare agendas and minutes, liaise with parents and external agencies, and support admissions and wider school administration. We are looking for someone who: Has excellent organisational and administrative skills Can manage competing priorities and work under pressure Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times Has strong IT skills, including Google Drive and Microsoft Office Can communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Is approachable, reliable and able to work independently Experience in a school environment and knowledge of Arbor would be desirable. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and appoint in advance of the closing date. The Excelsior Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. For further information and application details, please contact The Excelsior Academy.

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