EA to Head of School
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £45,934 per annum
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
£45,934 pro rata
mid April 2026 start

Duration: 10 month FTC



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

*Experienced 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


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: AA167792

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