PA to the head of School

We are working with an outstanding co-educational grammar school with outstanding provision for our young people. Their vision is to pioneer a grammar school education which equips the visionaries of tomorrow. Locations: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Contract Type: Permanent, full time Start Date: September 2026 Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, 44 weeks per year (term time including 5 inset days and 5 weeks) Salary: Bucks Pay Range 5 - Actual annual salary £32,842 to £35,384 (equivalent to £34,319 to £36,975 for full time) Are you a highly organised and discreet professional with a passion for supporting leadership in education? We're recruiting for a permanent Head Teachers PA to work directly with the Headteacher from September 2026. What You'll Be Doing You will support the Headteacher and SLT across a wide range of responsibilities, including: * Providing high-level PA support to the Headteacher, including diary and communication management * Supporting SLT coordination, meetings and operational priorities * Assisting with school events, calendar planning and key whole-school activities * Supporting recruitment and administrative processes * Attending meetings and recording actions where required * Acting as a professional point of contact for parents, staff and external stakeholders * Supporting wider school administration and Office functions when needed * Ensuring key priorities are effectively tracked and followed through You Will Be Someone Who We are looking for a candidate who is: * Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities * Experienced in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or senior administrative role * Discreet, trustworthy and confident handling sensitive information * An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills * Calm, resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment * Confident using modern digital systems and office software * A natural problem-solver with a "can do" approach * Experience within an educational setting would be an advantage but is not essential. If this sounds like the perfect role for you then get in touch with the Academics Berkhamsted office today. We look forward to hearing from you