Details:
- Salary: £20 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Islington Greater London
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Headteacher’s PA – Islington
Headteacher’s PA – Islington – Immediate start
Job Title: Headteacher’s PA
Location: Ofsted Outstanding Secondary School, Islington, London
Employment Type: Full-Time – 5 days per week (on-site)
Start Date: ASAP – Long-term placement
Salary: £20 per hour PAYE
About the Role:
anzuk Education is recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Headteacher’s PA to join an Ofsted Outstanding school in Islington. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting ASAP. School experience is essential.
We are seeking an experienced PA with a strong background supporting senior leaders within UK schools. The successful candidate will be professional, discreet, and confident managing a busy workload in a fast-paced school environment. Candidates must hold an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one at registration.
We will accept candidates with a maximum of a one week notice period.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide dedicated PA support to the Headteacher, including diary and inbox management
* Arrange and coordinate internal and external meetings
* Prepare agendas, reports, and professional correspondence
* Take accurate minutes and track follow-up actions
* Act as a first point of contact for staff, governors, parents, and external stakeholders
* Liaise with School Governors, ensuring they are kept informed of meetings and events
* Support HR, compliance, admissions, and wider office administration
* Assist with the organisation of whole-school events, including open evenings and school functions
* Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally
Requirements:
* Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through anzuk
* Available ASAP for a full-time role (maximum two-week notice period)
* Minimum of six months’ experience working in a UK school as a PA / EA / senior administrator
* Strong organisational and time-management skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Experience using Microsoft Office and school systems (Arbor/SIMS desirable)
* Ability to remain calm, professional, and adaptable under pressure
Benefits of working with ANZUK Education:
Ready2Work app – Control your availability, bookings and schedule — all from one place.
Crystal-clear pay - No surprises. PAYE or Umbrella — you choose, we guide.
Bonus programme. Unlimited referrals. £100 for every friend you refer.
Free access to our Growth Hub - Your bespoke learning platform.
Closer to home - Smarter placements. Shorter commutes.
Genuine community - Events, webinars, and a network that’s got your back.
Global opportunities - Work across Australia, New Zealand, North America, the UK
What you can expect from ANZUK Education:
ANZUK is the teaching agency that puts educators first — with transparent pay, consistent work, and consultants who take the time to understand what matters to you. We don’t just find you bookings.
We make flexible teaching feel stable, supported and valued.
With more than 43 branches across 4 countries, 450 team members, and 20 years of pursuing exceptional experiences in education.... It’s safe to say we know our stuff.
Right educator, right place, right time.
ANZUK Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone.
ANZUK Education is acting as an Employment Business in regard to this vacancy which is a Temporary position