PA to the Head
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum (FTE)
Closing date: Noon, 6th November
We are looking to appoint an experienced, highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant (PA) to the Head to join Millfield Prep School.
This is a key position at the heart of the school, providing high-level PA and executive support to the Head. The role requires someone who can confidently manage competing priorities, anticipate what is needed and use their judgement to ensure the Head's time and attention are focused effectively.
You will take responsibility for the Head's diary, inbox and correspondence, prepare meeting papers and briefings, coordinate meetings and track actions through to completion. You will also work closely with colleagues across the Prep and Senior Schools, parents, pupils, governors and visitors, acting as a professional and trusted point of contact.
Alongside supporting the Head, you will line manage the General Office and Reception teams and help coordinate a range of school administration, including staff communications, governor papers, school events, policies and recruitment arrangements.
We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant with excellent organisational and communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to work with discretion and initiative. You will need outstanding Microsoft 365 skills, excellent attention to detail and a calm, approachable and collaborative manner. Previous experience within a school or education setting would be helpful but is not essential, and we welcome applications from other sectors.
This is a permanent position working term time plus 8 weeks. Working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm during term time and 9.00am to 4.30pm during the school holidays.
The full-time equivalent salary is £38,000 to £40,000 per annum, with an actual salary of £33,311 to £35,064 per annum, depending on experience.
If you are an experienced PA who enjoys working in a busy and varied environment and would like to play an important role within the Millfield Prep community, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such, we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
We encourage applications online wherever possible. To view the job description and apply, please click h ere to register your email address and password on the online portal and then complete an online application. Please contact us at Recruitment@millfieldschool.com if you require support with completing your online application or require this in an alternative format.
