PA to head of School

We are working with an outstanding co-educational grammar school with outstanding provision for our young people. Their vision is to pioneer a grammar school education which equips the visionaries of tomorrow.

Locations:
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Contract Type:
Permanent, full time

Start Date:

September 2026

Contract type:
Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, 44 weeks per year (term time including 5 inset days and 5 weeks)

Salary:
Bucks Pay Range 5 - Actual annual salary 32,842 to 35,384 (equivalent to 34,319 to 36,975 for full time)

Are you a highly organised and discreet professional with a passion for supporting leadership in education? We're recruiting for a permanent Head Teachers PA to work directly with the Headteacher from September 2026.

What You'll Be Doing

You will support the Headteacher and SLT across a wide range of responsibilities, including:
Providing high-level PA support to the Headteacher, including diary and communication management
Supporting SLT coordination, meetings and operational priorities
Assisting with school events, calendar planning and key whole-school activities
Supporting recruitment and administrative processes
Attending meetings and recording actions where required
Acting as a professional point of contact for parents, staff and external stakeholders
Supporting wider school administration and Office functions when needed
Ensuring key priorities are effectively tracked and followed through

You Will Be Someone Who

We are looking for a candidate who is:
Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
Experienced in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or senior administrative role
Discreet, trustworthy and confident handling sensitive information
An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Calm, resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Confident using modern digital systems and office software
A natural problem-solver with a "can do" approach
Experience with in an educational setting would be an advantage but is not essential.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then get in touch with the Academics Berkhamsted office today. We look forward to hearing from you.