Headteacher's PA

Be at the Heart of Our School

At Orchard Park High School, we know that excellent schools rely on dedicated staff in every role. We are looking for a committed PA to join our team and support the Headteacher and the smooth running of the school.

Working alongside colleagues across the school, you will play an important part in delivering an efficient, professional and welcoming administrative service to the Headteacher that supports the success of our whole school community.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced PA to assist the Headteacher with the smooth running of the school. The successful candidate should be able to provide a confidential secretarial and personal assistance service to the Headteacher, and to be the main contact between the Headteacher and all personnel, both within the school and in relation to other organisations.

No two days are the same. From supporting school operations and managing administrative processes to building strong relationships with the Headteacher, colleagues and families, you'll be at the heart of a vibrant school community where your contribution is genuinely valued.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Make appointments and plan/co-ordinate the Headteacher’s diary
• Support the Headteacher on a day to day basis, anticipating actions by being organised, proactive and flexible
• Produce and distribute agendas for SLT meetings, Line Management meetings, Visitor schedules, taking minutes as required and ensuring all arrangements are in place
• Follow up on actions from SLT meetings and Line Management to ensure timely completion
• In the absence of the Headteacher, deal with queries in an effective and timely manner
• Deal with all correspondence and letters for and from the Headteacher with a high standard or professionalism

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• A good standard of general education which must include at least a C grade in English and Maths
• Have experience of working at Personal Assistant or high level administration level
• Experience of working in a Secondary school/Education setting in an administrative role
• Experience of managing Governing Body papers or pupil records

Why join Orchard Park High School and Greenshaw Learning Trust?

Orchard Park High School is an 11 to 16 mixed school. The school is situated in Shirley on the border of Croydon and Bromley. The school is ambitious for its students, and provides a happy, caring, and inclusive environment in which all children can thrive. Orchard Park is one of the most successful schools in the area, oversubscribed and performing well above the national average. The school is highly successful and we are proud of its ambitions and diverse community. We pride ourselves on routines, systems and excellence. We are a calm, happy and high achieving school, providing the very best education to all.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We offer our staff a range of benefits including:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 4th November 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.