Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

Personal Assistant to the Headteacher
Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Contract: Full-time (37 hours), term-time + 3 weeks
Start date: September 2025 or soon after 
Salary: Grade D (actual £25,589-£28,154) FTE £27,780 - £30,564
Contract type: Permanent
 
We''re supporting a highly successful Hampshire secondary school to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Headteacher. This is a visible, high-impact role at the heart of the school, providing executive support to a dynamic leadership team in a top-performing environment.
 
Whether you''re already in education or coming from a fast-paced executive support background, the Personal Assistant to the Headteacher role offers variety, pace and the chance to make a real difference.
 
What you''ll be doing

• Acting as the first point of contact and trusted gatekeeper for the Headteacher
• Managing the Head''s diary, inbox and daily priorities with calm efficiency
• Preparing high-quality reports, letters, minutes and presentations
• Overseeing reception/front-of-house to ensure a professional service
• Coordinating internal and external communications, including press and social media
• Organising open events and liaising with local school leaders and stakeholders
• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, attending and minuting regular meetings/briefings
• Monitoring shared admin inboxes and ensuring timely, accurate responses
• Supporting safeguarding, pastoral and student information processes as needed (including statutory returns)

We''re looking for someone who

• Is highly organised, unflappable and confident managing senior-level schedules
• Communicates clearly and discreetly, with warmth and professionalism
• Can juggle competing demands while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
• Has strong IT skills and produces polished documents at pace
• Ideally brings school/education experience (not essential)
• Bonus: experience with social media/press, minute-taking and line management

Why apply?

• Personal Assistant to the Headteacher position with real purpose and variety
• Supportive, sociable team with strong values and high standards
• On-site nursery and free parking
• Access to wellbeing support through Education Mutual
• Local Government Pension Scheme

 
Safeguarding statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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