Office Manager & PA to Headteacher; Maternity Cover
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Oak Wood School is looking to appoint an experienced and highly organised PA to Headteacher / HR / Office Manager to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher, support key HR processes and oversee the smooth and effective running of the school office.
The successful candidate will have previously worked in a similar role and have a good level of education (to at least A Level standard). They must be resilient, adaptive, quick to learn and able to manage a wide range of competing priorities and responsibilities. A calm and positive approach to work is vital. To be successful in this role you will be organised, confident and able to demonstrate discretion and maintain confidentiality.
You will need to deal sensitively and professionally with a range of staff and visitors, have excellent attention to detail and be able to work independently, using initiative.
Oak Wood School was judged as a 'Good' school by Ofsted (May 2022) and is a truly inclusive, mixed, multi-ethnic 11-18 school that embraces all aspects of comprehensive education. A career at Oak Wood School is your chance to be part of a remarkable team that are working to ensure our students are prepared to be the well rounded leaders of tomorrow.
We believe our best resources are our staff. There is a popular and thriving programme of professional development across the school at all levels, providing opportunity to develop personally and professionally. The school also offers excellent promotion prospects and a comprehensive induction programme. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them in maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
Situated on a large site close to Heathrow Airport and the centre of Hillingdon, Oak Wood School has much to offer:
- A commitment to the professional development of all its staff
- Staff wellbeing programme
- Childcare and cycle to school vouchers
- Excellent transport links (by train 45 minutes to central London), bus routes 427, 278 & U2, train (Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway and Underground (Metropolitan & Piccadilly)
- On-site parking including electric charging facilities
- On-site catering facilities.
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