Executive Assistant to Headteacher — School Operations & Admin

Company: Cognita Schools
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Location: London
Job Description:

Personal Assistant to the Head

As PA to the Headteacher, you will provide high-level, confidential administrative and organisational support across all aspects of the Headteacher’s work. You will manage a complex diary, coordinate meetings and events, and ensure all correspondence and documentation are handled efficiently and professionally. You will take accurate minutes, maintain organised records, and support the smooth running of school operations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Headteacher’s complex diary and coordinate meetings and events.
  • Handle correspondence and documentation with high confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Take accurate minutes and maintain organised records.
  • Provide support for the smooth running of school operations.
  • Liaise with staff, parents, and external stakeholders, ensuring a responsive and professional service.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with confidence.
  • Strong administrative experience, ideally within a school environment.
  • Comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion.
  • Excellent communication skills, building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Proficient with IT systems including Microsoft Office and pride in producing accurate work.
  • Adaptable, collaborative, calm under pressure, and committed to delivering a consistently high standard of support.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience.
  • Enrolment in our company’s pension scheme.
  • Free lunch during term time.
  • School holidays and public holidays.
  • School fee discount.
  • Access to exclusive third‑party discounts.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026