About The Role
Role: Personal Assistant (PA)
Location: Barnet, London — a five minute walk from High Barnet tube station
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Outer London Support Band 6, ranges from point 8, £30,713 pa to point 19 £36,041 pa
Contract: Full time, term time only
Opportunity for an exceptional candidate to support the Principal and play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the school. Ark Pioneer, a non-selective secondary school, delivers a standard of education matching the very best schools in the country. Our vision is that every pupil leaves Ark Pioneer with real options, whether embarking on the university course of their choice, apprenticeship or employment that leads them to their chosen career.
What’s special about this role?
This role is ideal for a highly organised, proactive individual who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is excited about supporting senior leadership at the highest level. As Principal’s PA, you will play a central role in ensuring the effectiveness of the Principal’s work, managing complex schedules, coordinating key projects, and supporting the strategic priorities of the school. You will be at the heart of the organisation, helping to drive efficiency and excellence across all areas.
Who are we looking for?
Across school life, we embed high aspirations and a growth mindset in all of our pupils. We believe that every single child who joins us has the potential to be knowledgeable, articulate and successful, and it’s important this resonates with all candidates.
The successful candidate will be highly professional, discreet, and an excellent communicator, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders and capable of handling sensitive information with integrity and care.
Responsibilities
* Provide support to the Principal in administration and strategic initiatives.
* Manage complex schedules and coordinate key projects.
* Support the strategic priorities and operational effectiveness of the school.
* Handle sensitive information with integrity and care.
Qualifications
* Highly professional and discreet.
* Excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and work with senior stakeholders.
* Experience in a fast‑paced environment preferred.
Benefits
* Bespoke professional development opportunities.
* Opportunities for career progression within the Ark network.
* Employee Assistance Programme support.
* Comprehensive staff wellbeing and support.
Safeguarding
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Disclosure of any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings, as required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, is mandatory before appointment. Failure to disclose may result in termination of employment. Disclosure of a criminal background will not automatically disqualify an applicant; consideration will depend on the nature of the offence(s) and their recency.
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