Heads PA – Secondary Academy in Birmingham (ASAP Start)

A dynamic secondary academy in Birmingham is seeking an exceptional highly discreet Heads PA to provide executive administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team for an immediate (ASAP) start.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced executive assistant passionate about high-level organizational management confidential correspondence and governance administration in an educational setting.

Job Overview

Executive support plays a prominent role in the strategic leadership of the school. The successful applicant will act as the confidential first point of contact for the Headteacher managing a complex diary drafting high-level communications coordinating governor meetings and overseeing executive office operations.

Working directly alongside the Headteacher and Governors you will manage diary appointments organize senior leadership agendas prepare briefing dossiers and liaise with key external stakeholders. This is a full-time ongoing or permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level confidential executive assistant support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team

• Manage the Headteachers complex diary scheduling appointments panel interviews and external engagements

• Draft edit and proofread high-level correspondence governor reports speech notes and school policies

• Organize and clerk senior leadership team meetings taking accurate minutes and tracking action items

• Act as a gatekeeper and ambassador for the Headteacher when liaising with parents inspectors and local authorities

• Coordinate logistics for school inspection visits (Ofsted) governors meetings and leadership conferences

The School & Whats on Offer

• Immediate Start: Full-time long-term or permanent contract starting ASAP

• Role Type: Full-time hours (Term-Time plus specified holiday working or full 52-week contract)

• Environment: Professional executive suite with dedicated office resources and direct leadership access

• Location: Prime Birmingham location with excellent transport and road connections

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator to a Headteacher or Executive Director

• Outstanding shorthand/minute-taking skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

• Impeccable written English editorial skills and executive-level organizational abilities

• Complete discretion diplomacy and the ability to work under high pressure with complete confidentiality

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply

Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Heads PA position in Birmingham for an immediate start.