We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced PA to assist the Headteacher with the smooth running of the school. The successful candidate should be able to provide a confidential secretarial and personal assistance service to the Headteacher, and to be the main contact between the Headteacher and all personnel, both within the school and in relation to other organisations.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.
Main responsibilities:
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Make appointments and plan/co-ordinate the head’s personal diary
- Support the Headteacher on a day to day basis, anticipating actions by being organise, proactive and flexible
- Manage the Headteacher’s post and process accordingly
- Produce and distribute agendas for SLT and Line Management meetings, taking minutes as required
- In the absence of the Headteacher, deal with queries in an effective and timely manner
- Deal with all correspondence and letters for and from the Headteacher
- Produce high quality school publications/documents/reports and presentations as required
- Dealing with children with a warm and firm approach
- Ensuring deadlines are met by the Senior Team and the Headteacher
- To have oversight of the Headteacher’s emails and priorities responses
- Corresponding and liaising with Governors and other Headteacher’s as necessary
- Follow up on actions from SLT meetings and Line Management to ensure timely completion
- To be the main contact for Greenshaw Learning Trust (Link Co-ordinator)
- To manage complaints
- To manage the exclusions process
- To accurately take minutes and distribute accordingly
You will need:
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A good standard of general education which must include at least a C grade in English and Maths
- Have experience of working at Personal Assistant or high level administration level
- Experience of diary and correspondence management
- An excellent level of IT ability with Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Google suite of applications
- Demonstrate an ability to plan, priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
What’s in it for you:
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Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59 pm on Sunday 21st June 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
