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Personal Assistant to the HeadteacherThe information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.Location: Winchester, HampshireContract: Full-time, term-time + 3 weeksStart date: September 2025Salary: Grade D (24,795 - 27,280 actual)Contract type: Permanent (with flexibility for fixed-term if needed)Were supporting a highly successful Hampshire secondary school in the search for a dedicated and professional Personal Assistant to the Headteacher. This is a key role in the heart of the school, providing high-level executive support to a dynamic leadership team at a top-performing school.Whether you're already in education or coming from a fast-paced executive support background, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in a busy and rewarding environment.What youll be doing:Acting as the first point of contact and trusted gatekeeper for the HeadteacherManaging the Heads diary, inbox and daily priorities with calm efficiencyPreparing reports, letters, minutes, and presentations to a high standardLine-managing the schools reception and ensuring professional front-of-house serviceSupporting internal and external communications, including press releases and social mediaCoordinating open events and liaising with local school leaders and stakeholdersWorking closely with the Senior Leadership Team, attending and minuting weekly meetingsSupporting safeguarding, pastoral and student information processes as neededWere looking for someone who:Is highly organised, unflappable, and confident managing senior-level schedulesCommunicates clearly and discreetly, with warmth and professionalismCan juggle competing demands while maintaining accuracy and confidentialityHas excellent IT skills and can produce polished documents at paceIdeally brings school or education experience (but this is not essential)Bonus if youve got social media and marketing experience this school is growing its online presenceWhy apply?A role with real variety, purpose, and visibility in a thriving schoolPart of a supportive and sociable team, with strong values and high standardsOn-site nursery and free parkingAccess to wellbeing support through Education MutualLocal Government Pension SchemeSafeguarding 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