via Reed · 3 September 2026 ·16 days ago

PA to Head Teacher

Reed
East London Contract GBP 39,000 – 44,850
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Personal Assistant (Temporary) Urgently required

  • Hourly Rate: £20 - £23 (depending on experience)

  • Location: East London (Tower Hamlets)

  • Job Type: Temporary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Personal Assistant to join a welcoming educational setting in East London. This role offers an excellent opportunity to provide vital support to the senior leadership team during a period of long-term absence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are skilled in managing a variety of administrative tasks, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to the senior leadership team.

  • Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and appointments efficiently.

  • Prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations to support leadership activities.

  • Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.

  • Coordinate meetings, including taking accurate minutes to ensure all details are documented.

  • Manage incoming enquiries and communications promptly and professionally.

  • Support with general office administration as required to maintain smooth operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant in an educational setting

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and organisational abilities.

  • Strong IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

  • Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work independently.

  • A professional, friendly, and adaptable approach to all tasks.

Additional Information:
  • Preferred working hours: 7:30am to 3:00pm

  • Immediate start available for the right candidate.

  • This is an ongoing temporary assignment with the potential to continue longer term.

The successful candidate MUST be willing to complete Whole School Recruitment vetting which includes an enhanced DBS

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