Executive Assistant to the Executive Principal

Haberdashers' Hatcham College, London, SE14 5SF

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01 September 2026 or sooner

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,029.00 - £36,218.00 Annually (FTE)

Executive Assistant to the Executive Principal job summary

We are seeking a diligent, organised and professional Executive Assistant to provide high‑level, confidential executive and administrative support to the Executive Principal of Haberdashers' Hatcham College. You will be the key point of contact for staff, governors, parents, external agencies and visitors and will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the Executive Principal’s office through outstanding diary management, communication and administrative support. The role requires someone who can work flexibly, respond to changing priorities and build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive school community where your contribution will have a direct impact on the effectiveness of school leadership and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive executive and administrative support to the Executive Principal
• Managing diaries, meetings, correspondence and confidential documentation on behalf of the Executive Principal
• Supporting governance and compliance processes
• Assisting with recruitment administration and school events
• Project management

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Reporting

This role will report into the Executive Principal

Staff Development ​

Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff, our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by the Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. 'Our People Strategy is key to our success and integral to this is our commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion . Bringing this to life is the responsibility of every member of staff. We take seriously any behaviour which undermines it. Anyone applying to work with us, should share this commitment.’

We actively encourage applicants from colleagues from under-represented groups.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Haberdashers' Hatcham College

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1401 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Haberdashers' Hatcham College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/haberdashers-aske-s-hatcham-college

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