Headteacher's PA

Overview

Brighton Girls is seeking a highly motivated Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Headteacher and wider Senior Leadership team. The role enables the Headteacher to undertake their duties with maximum effectiveness.

• Provide proactive secretarial support to the Headteacher, managing calendars, correspondence and event coordination.
• Support Senior Leadership with governance, communications and confidential leadership tasks.
• Work closely with teachers, students, parents and external partners to support school operations and wellbeing.

• Substantial secretarial and administrative experience.
• Proactive approach and strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Preference for experience in operations, communications or senior admin roles.

• Competitive salary with pay progression (Grade 4 from £30,723).
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants.
• Generous pension scheme and free life assurance benefit.
• Discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools.
• Interest‑free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans.
• Cycle to Work scheme and competitive terms and conditions of employment.

Applications should be submitted by 9am on Monday 2nd January 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview in week commencing 12th January (date TBC). The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and safeguarding of children.