Job Description
Executive Assistant – Head of School & Governing Board
Prestigious and well-respected school in North London
5 days in office
8:00am – 4:00pm
£24.00 – £25.82/hour + holiday pay
Start: Early January
Duration: 1-month temp which is likely to extend
A fantastic opportunity for a polished, calm, and highly organised Executive Assistant to join a prestigious and well-respected independent school, supporting both the Head of School and the Board of Trustees. This is a busy, high-touch role requiring warmth, professionalism, and the ability to stay composed under pressure.
What You'll Do
Support to the Head of School
* Manage a busy diary and prioritise requests to maximise the Head’s time.
* Prepare correspondence, documents, meeting packs and presentations.
* Handle enquiries with discretion, diplomacy and exceptional service.
* Coordinate internal meetings, events, retreats and occasional travel.
* Maintain accurate records, process expenses and support compliance.
Support to the Board of Trustees
* Coordinate the Board meeting calendar, logistics and documentation.
* Manage the Board portal and ensure all materials are up to date.
* Attend meetings, take minutes and track actions/resolutions.
* Support trustee onboarding, communications and occasional events.
* Assist with governance records and compliance tasks.
Who You Are
* Experinced EA/PA supporting Director-level or Executive-level roles.
* Warm, friendly, adaptable and unflappable in a busy environment.
* Excellent communication skills, especially written.
* High levels of discretion when handling sensitive information.
* Strong organisational and technical skills (Google Workspace ideal).
* Positive, service-oriented, quietly confident and proactive.
* Able to represent the school’s core values of kindness and respect.
* Desirable: experience in an educational setting or with Board administration.
* DBS certificate desirable
If you are an organised, proactive, and professional EA looking for an exciting temporary opportunity, we would love to hear from you – please do get in touch.
REF: AA143994
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