PA to Head of School

Future Schools Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a PA to the Headteacher for New Line Learning Academy. This full-time, fixed-term role from January 2026 requires excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure. The successful candidate will assist the Headteacher in various administrative tasks and collaborate with different stakeholders. A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development is offered.

Benefits

A vibrant and exciting place to work

Excellent CPD programme

Supportive environment

Access to corporate healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail required.
• Experience in a busy office environment is needed.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Headteacher in administrative tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders and senior managers.
• Prioritize workload effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Ability to work under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Tools

IT and software packages

Job description

PA to Headteacher (New Line Learning Academy)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Education Phases: Secondary;

Job Roles: Administration Hr Data And Finance;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Interview Date: TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

Expected Working Start Date: January 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

New Line Learning Academy is a good school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 900 pupils aged 11 to 16. New Line Learning are committed to the delivering the highest standard of education for the young people in our care. In return, we expect our pupils to be committed to their studies and strive to achieve their goals.

The ethos is clear; believe and achieve.

New Line Learning aims for all of its pupils to be well-motivated and self-aware learners, who can conduct themselves appropriately in a range of situations. Aiming to create an ethos and an environment in which pupils feel safe and in which they can learn to interact respectfully, sensibly and maturely with others. We want our pupils to develop into responsible citizens, playing an active part in the school, local and wider communities.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's in it for you?

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff.
• A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months

Grade: Future Schools Trust Grade J

Start: January 2026

New Line Learning Academy is looking to appoint a PA to the Headteacher on a fixed term basis until 31 st December 2026. This is an active and varied high-profile role which requires an individual who can demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with different stakeholders, including senior managers. You will have experience of working in a busy office environment with line management responsibilities. As PA to the Headteacher applicants must have excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and under pressure, while demonstrating a discrete and professional manner. Considerable proficiency using IT and software packages is essential to this role and previous experience of working in an educational background is an advantage but not essential.

Job requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to multitask and to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Proactive with the ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload

For further details and responsibilities of what the role entails please download the job description.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Candidate Pack - PA to Headteacher NLL.pdf

NLL_Prospectus_Final - web.pdf