Executive Assistant To Headteacher – Secondary School
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Administrative/Clerical
Administrative Management, Business Administration, Education Administration
A prestigious secondary school in Reading is seeking an exceptional, highly discreet Executive Assistant to the Headteacher to provide confidential administrative leadership for an immediate (ASAP) start.
Job OverviewExecutive support plays a pivotal role in the strategic leadership of the school. The successful applicant will act as the confidential first point of contact for the Headteacher, managing a complex diary, drafting high-level communications, coordinating governor meetings, and overseeing executive office operations.
Working directly alongside the Headteacher and Governors, you will manage diary appointments, organize senior leadership agendas, prepare briefing dossiers, and liaise with key external stakeholders. This is a full-time, 52-week ongoing or permanent role.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-level, confidential executive assistant support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
Manage the Headteacher’s complex diary, scheduling appointments, panel interviews, and external engagements
Draft, edit, and proofread high-level correspondence, governor reports, speech notes, and school policies
Organize and clerk senior leadership team meetings, taking accurate minutes and tracking action items
Act as a gatekeeper and ambassador for the Headteacher when liaising with parents, inspectors, and local authorities
Coordinate logistics for school inspection visits (Ofsted), governors' meetings, and leadership conferences
Immediate Start: Full-time, long-term or permanent contract starting ASAP
Role Type: Full-time hours (52-week or Term-Time plus key holiday weeks)
Facilities: Professional executive suite with dedicated office resources and direct leadership access
Location: Prime Reading location with excellent road links and on-site parking
Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Senior Administrator to a Headteacher or Executive Director
Outstanding shorthand/minute-taking skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Impeccable written English, editorial skills, and executive-level organizational abilities
Complete discretion, diplomacy, and the ability to work under high pressure with complete confidentiality
An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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