Personal Assistant (PA) to Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at Oaks Park High School

Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team

Salary : LBR6, Point 18-20

Job Type: Term time + 2 Weeks, Permanent

Apply by : 9AM on Friday 21st August 2026

Job Overview

Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team

Are you a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy working at the heart of a dynamic team, taking initiative, and solving problems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant to provide vital support to our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and play a key role in the smooth running of our school. This is a fast-paced and varied role, requiring outstanding organisational skills, professionalism, and discretion. You will handle a broad range of responsibilities, from diary management and administrative support to assisting the Data Protection Lead with key compliance matters (training provided).

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys finding solutions, and remains calm under pressure. A "can-do" attitude and the ability to manage multiple priorities with efficiency and confidence are essential. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently. You will be able to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure. There may be opportunities to work additional hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full secretarial and personal administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team as required, including diary management, drafting documents, and meeting coordination.

• Assist the Data Protection Lead with data protection matters as deemed appropriate, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations (full training would be given).

• Maintain accurate records and files, and prepare accurate reports and correspondence as required.

• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

• Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including some phone calls, emails, and letters.

• Support the SLT with any other tasks or projects as required.

Further responsibilities of the role are detailed in the Job Description. Please consider how you are able to demonstrate suitability for the role by referring to impact in your current and previous roles in aspects listed as essential in the Person Specification.

Why work for Oaks Park High School?

• Oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with over 400 students in the Sixth Form and excellent modern facilities to support learning.

• Work with a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

• Strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent continuing professional development programme for all staff. 

• Medical and well-being support for all staff (at no cost to the member of staff)

• An ambitious and supportive multicultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do.  

• Highly regarded for outstanding pupil behaviour and purposeful learning environment. 

• Committed to the very highest standards of student care and achievement and seek outstanding staff who wish to be part of our success. 

Location: The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge, which is a very high achieving borough. There are excellent transport links to central and outer London, with Newbury Park station (zone 4 on the Central Line) only a four minute walk away. 

If you are a self-motivated, organised, and detail-oriented individual with a passion for supporting the smooth running of administrative processes within our busy school, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Oaks Park High School.

Application Deadline: 9.00AM on Friday 21st August