Personal Assistant to the Headteacher
PA to the Head
Term Time only
Salary: Scale 5 –6 dependent on experience
Type of contract: Term time only
Closing date: 20th June 2025
Please note that this vacancy will be on a rolling closing date so early applicants may be interviewed soon after applying and prior to the official closing date of the post.
Are you a highly organised, efficient, and professional administrator looking for your next challenge? Whitehall Primary School is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support our Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and dynamic primary school, leading the way in educational practice. With over 450 pupils, we are committed to providing the very best for our children, staff, and community.
What you’ll do:
- Provide confidential and high-level administrative support to the Headteacher including personnel matters
- Work in partnership with SLT members to help them deliver their roles effectively
- Manage diaries, correspondence, and school events efficiently and to a high standard
- Uphold the highest levels of discretion and professionalism at all times
What we’re looking for:
- Smart, quick-witted, and able to deliver under pressure
- Excellent communication, IT, and organisational skills
- A team player with a positive and adaptable attitude
- Have good self-esteem and can work well in challenging situations
Why join us?
- Be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic team leading in areas of education
- Work in a supportive environment where your skills are valued
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
We unashamedly serve our children and work hard for them. We are a school of committed individuals who know our own purpose and know the impact we have on others and the organisation as a whole. We are looking for people who work hard, take feedback and pursue excellence for themselves and others. This role is for people who can use their own initiative, be discrete and operate at a high level.
Energy, commitment and a willingness to take a full and active part in the broader life of this busy school are also essential requirements.
The ideal candidate will need to have enthusiasm, a strong moral compass and high expectations
Please contact HR@whitehall.waltham.sch.uk for an application pack.
Whitehall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Whitehall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy
How to apply
Email address for return of applications : HR@whitehall.waltham.sch.uk