Executive Assistant to Head Teacher

Interim Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to the Headteacher Location: Hammersmith, West London Contract: Interim – Immediate Start Working Pattern: Full-time, onsite (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience ENHANCED DBS ESSENTIAL The Opportunity We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to provide interim support to the Headteacher of a prestigious London-based school. This is a pivotal and highly visible role, requiring a confident professional who can operate effectively from day one within a fast-paced, demanding and high-profile educational environment. The successful candidate will act as a trusted right hand to the Headteacher, ensuring the smooth and efficient management of their day-to-day activities while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discretion and organisation. Key Responsibilities

• Complex and proactive diary management, including scheduling, prioritisation and coordination of meetings and events.
• Comprehensive inbox management, drafting correspondence and responding on behalf of the Headteacher where appropriate.
• Acting as a key point of contact for senior staff, governors, parents, donors and external stakeholders.
• Preparing agendas, reports, presentations and briefing documents.
• Attending meetings and producing accurate, concise and professional minutes and action logs.
• Managing confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion.
• Coordinating internal and external communications on behalf of the Headteacher.
• Anticipating requirements, resolving issues proactively and ensuring priorities are effectively managed.
• Supporting the planning and administration of school events, meetings and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the school to ensure the smooth operation of the Headteacher's office. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will have:
• Significant experience supporting a CEO, Headteacher, Principal, Senior Partner or other executive-level leader.
• A proven track record within a senior Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant role.
• Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong experience in formal minute-taking and meeting administration.
• Excellent judgement, professionalism and discretion.
• The confidence and credibility to interact with senior stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to anticipate needs rather than simply respond to requests.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with Google Workspace would be advantageous. Additional Information
• This is a fully onsite role based in Hammersmith, West London with no home-working option.
• Flexibility with working hours would be beneficial to accommodate the needs of the Headteacher and the school.
• Candidates with a reasonable and reliable commute to West London will be particularly welcomed. Why Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a respected and successful school, providing direct support to the Headteacher in a role that is both challenging and rewarding. You will play a key part in ensuring the efficient operation of the Headteacher's office and will be trusted to work with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility. Morgan Spencer – Your Career, Our Expertise We are proud to be one of London's leading Executive Secretarial & Business Services recruitment consultancies, connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities. : Confidentiality & GDPR: All applications are handled with the strictest confidentiality and processed in accordance with UK GDPR and data protection legislation. Your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes and will never be shared without your consent. Morgan Spencer Limited, registered in England & Wales No: 4254114