We are seeking a highly organised and proactive PA to the Head to join our friendly and supportive school community. This is a dynamic and rewarding role at the heart of school life.
As the Head's PA, you will provide high-level administrative support to the Head and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), ensuring the smooth running of daily operations and effective communication across the school. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and events, prepare reports and correspondence, support compliance processes, and act as a key point of contact for staff, parents, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head and SLT.
* Manage complex diaries and schedule meetings and events efficiently.
* Prepare and proofread reports, correspondence, and presentations.
* Support compliance, safeguarding, and administrative processes.
* Ensure effective communication across the school community.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced as a PA or in administrative roles (experience in education is an advantage)
* Highly organised with excellent time management skills
* A confident communicator, both written and verbal
* Discreet, proactive, and solutions-focused
* Strong IT skills (as a school, we use Google Workspace)
* Flexible, resilient, and able to thrive in a busy environment
* Warm, approachable, and a strong team player
Above all, you will share our commitment to supporting children's education and wellbeing, and enjoy working in a collaborative, child-centred school community.
You will be employed for 37.5 hours per week, term time only (35 weeks per year).
What We Offer:
* A welcoming and supportive team.
* A positive and collaborative working environment.
* A strong focus on staff wellbeing.
* Opportunities for continued professional development
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including a Wellbeing app.
* Access to an Employee Discount Hub.
* Complimentary lunch.
For a full description, job pack and application form for this role, please visit our website and click on the Our School tab.
Applications will be actively reviewed upon receipt, and interviews scheduled accordingly. We reserve the right to close this advert early.
Closing date: 22nd September 2025
Start date: 3rd November 2025
Please note that we are unable to accept CVs and only completed application forms will be considered. For a full description, job pack and application form for this role, please visit our website and click on the Our School tab.
Prompt applications are encouraged and will be considered on receipt
About All Hallows School
All Hallows is a co-educational day and boarding preparatory school for children aged 3 to 13, situated in the beautiful Somerset countryside near Shepton Mallet. Grounded in a strong Christian ethos, we are dedicated to fostering a safe, happy, and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued, and empowered to flourish.
Our innovative and flexible curriculum, outstanding teaching, and emphasis on wellbeing enable children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school offers a wealth of experiences both in and beyond the classroom, including Forest School, an extensive co-curricular programme, competitive sport, and a state of the art Creative Centre for Art and Design.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding and Inclusion
All Hallows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We will only submit a DBS application once a role has been formally accepted.
All Hallows is a fully inclusive school where the well-being, development, and achievement of every child are at the heart of all we do. We are proud to nurture a community where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to thrive, and where all members—pupils, staff, and families—are recognised as being of equal worth.
We are committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, actively challenges discrimination, and promotes equality of opportunity for all. Guided by the principles of the Equality Act, we strive to eliminate barriers, address disadvantage, and foster positive relationships across our community. Our aim is to ensure that every individual feels a strong sense of belonging and is supported to reach their full potential.
All Hallows School, Cranmore Hall, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4SF operates as part of Monkton Combe School
IAPS Co-educational 3 to 13 years, boarding and day
Registered Charity no
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/09/2025
Expected start date: 03/11/2025