PA to Principal

Location: Haringey, North London
School: All-Through School
Position: PA to Principal
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Assignment (Minimum One Term)
Pay: £130-£160 per day (PAYE), paid in accordance with relevant experience, qualifications, skills and assignment requirements.

PA to Principal Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a successful all-through school in North London seeking a professional, organised and proactive PA to Principal to provide high-level support to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or senior administrator to play a key role within a busy school environment, supporting strategic leadership and contributing to the smooth operation of the school.

About the School

• Well-established all-through school serving pupils aged 4-19.
• Strong focus on achievement, aspiration and personal development.
• Commitment to staff development and ongoing professional learning opportunities.

Role Summary

As PA to the Principal, you will provide professional administrative and organisational support, helping to manage priorities, coordinate activities and ensure effective communication across the school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Principal's diary, appointments and schedule.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare supporting documentation.
• Prepare agendas, presentations, reports and correspondence.
• Take accurate minutes and monitor follow-up actions.
• Act as a key point of contact for staff, parents, governors and external stakeholders.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support the organisation of school events, meetings and projects.
• Monitor key deadlines and ensure actions are completed on time.
• Liaise effectively with the Senior Leadership Team and wider staff.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Previous experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or senior administrative role.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing diaries, meetings and competing priorities.
• High levels of professionalism and discretion.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Desirable

• Experience working within a school, college or educational setting.
• Experience supporting senior leaders or executives.
• Experience taking formal minutes and preparing reports.

Pay Information

• £130-£160 per day, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Pay rates are determined by relevant experience, qualifications, skills and the requirements of the assignment.

Why Apply?

School Benefits

• Join a supportive and professional school community.
• Work closely with experienced senior leaders.
• Access ongoing development opportunities.

Role Benefits

• Opportunity to support and contribute to whole-school operations.
• Long-term position for a minimum of one term.
• Opportunity to develop experience within a senior school administrative role.

Tradewind Recruitment Benefits

• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to a wide range of opportunities across London's schools.

Free National College CPD Access

As a Tradewind Recruitment candidate, you will receive free access to The National College, including a wide range of CPD courses and webinars.

Relevant courses may include:

• Effective Communication in Educational Settings
• Data Protection and Confidentiality
• Safeguarding Children in Education

Safeguarding and Compliance

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other appropriate pre-employment and safer recruitment checks in accordance with statutory guidance.

Applicants may be required to provide overseas police checks where applicable and must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

Interested in This Opportunity?

If you are a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or senior administrator interested in this opportunity within education and are able to commence the role at the earliest opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.