Personal Assistant to Headteacher

About the role

We are supporting a school in Crawley that seeks a dedicated Personal Assistant to the Headteacher. The role is term‑time only and involves providing high‑quality administrative support to the Headteacher, the Governing Board and the wider school community.

Key responsibilities

• Governance support: organise Board meetings, take minutes and maintain governance records.
• Headteacher assistance: prepare documents, manage filing, handle correspondence and perform general clerical duties.
• Reception and front‑office duties: welcome visitors, manage enquiries and ensure a professional environment.
• Information management: update school systems such as BROMCOM MIS and maintain accurate pupil records.
• Pupil welfare: assist with medical records, first‑aid processes and overall pupil support.
• Events and trips: help coordinate school events, trips and related documentation.

Required profile

• Strong customer service and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure and maintain high accuracy.
• Professional discretion, confidentiality and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft OneDrive
• BROMCOM MIS

What we offer

• Competitive hourly salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.