PA to Head

Overview

Talbot Heath School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher’s PA to provide high-level, confidential support to the Headteacher and play a pivotal role in the smooth and effective running of the school office.

This is a senior administrative position requiring excellent organisation, discretion and judgement, with responsibility for diary and calendar management, coordination of key school processes, and line management of office staff. The successful candidate will be calm under pressure, highly professional and able to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment.

This role would suit an experienced PA or senior administrator who enjoys working at the heart of a school community and contributing to its wider success. You will work closely with the new Headteacher, governors and senior colleagues, providing high-level administrative and organisational support across a wide range of school operations and initiatives.

Talbot Heath offers a warm, values-led environment where professionalism, collaboration and care for others are central to daily life.

• Provide high-level, confidential administrative support to the Headteacher and support the smooth running of the school office.
• Manage the Headteacher’s diary and calendar, coordinate key school processes, and supervise office staff.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher, governors and senior colleagues on a wide range of school operations and initiatives.

• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy and fast-paced school environment.
• A confident, professional communicator, able to build positive relationships with staff, parents, governors and visitors.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, able to work independently while contributing positively to the wider office team.
• Trustworthy and reliable, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and the careful handling of sensitive information.
• Adaptable and calm under pressure, able to respond effectively to competing demands and unexpected situations.

• Permanent, all year round OR term time only with additional weeks during school closures. The working pattern will be discussed at interview.
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm with 1 hour for lunch.
• 33 days holiday a year for all year round and 28 days holiday for the term time only option, plus bank holidays.
• £32,000–£36,000 full-time equivalent, pro-rata depending on working pattern and experience.

• Final date to receive applications:
  Friday 6 February 2026.
• Interviews will be held week commencing 9 February 2026.
• Further details can be found in the Job Description.

• Talbot Heath School is an independent girls' school for ages 2-18, situated in Bournemouth. You will benefit from a peaceful environment, with free on-site parking.
• Complimentary lunch provided daily in our staff dining room, featuring a freshly cooked hot meal and a salad bar.
• Discounted membership to the nearby West Hants Club, with access to sports and recreational facilities.
• Complimentary use of our on-site swimming pool during the Sunday staff session.
• Complimentary access to our on-site gym facilities.
• Discount on school fees for your children, subject to the school’s admission process and fee remission policy.
• Complimentary after-school childcare for staff with children in Kindergarten and above.
• Company stakeholder pension scheme.
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