Headteacher's PA

An exciting position has arisen at The Heathland, a large, multi-cultural 11-18 community school, to work as a Headteacher's PA.

Job Purpose:

• Provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Headteacher and wider leadership team.
• Oversee recruitment, including preparation of recruitment packs, adverts, interview scheduling, candidate liaison, and communication with the London Borough of Hounslow.
• Work with the School's Governors and Leadership Team to provide administrative support to the Governing Body of the School.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide administrative and secretarial support for the Headteacher and other Senior Leaders, including decision-making and delegation when appropriate, handling communications, and preparing documents.
• Organise meetings and act as a point of contact for internal and external enquiries, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure the Headteacher's diary and commitments are updated daily, checking details of appointments, reminding of commitments, researching, and collating relevant paperwork prior to meetings.
• Organise meetings and appointments, including booking venues, preparing agendas and papers, ordering refreshments, taking minutes, and dealing with parent and external stakeholder queries.

Benefits:

• Excellent staff programme for professional development and opportunities for promotions.
• Close to good transport links and ample free parking for staff.

How to Apply: Please download the attached Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form. Completed application forms should be submitted, with names and addresses of 2 Referees, via email to equinn@heathland.hounslow.sch.uk (FAO Mr Rose) by 09:00am on Friday 13th November 2026.