Headmaster's Personal Assistant and Senior Leadership Team Support

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, London, W14 8BZ

102 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 May 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: £40,404-£42,264

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a pivotal role at the centre of school operations. We are seeking a highly capable and experienced professional who:

• Has significant experience in a senior administrative or PA role
• Has a proven track record of providing confidential support to senior leaders
• Demonstrates excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills
• Is confident producing high-quality documents, reports and presentations
• Has experience managing or supervising staff and office functions
• Can engage effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders
• Works with discretion, integrity and professionalism at all times
• Is calm under pressure and able to manage complex and sensitive situations
• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Supports and promotes the Catholic ethos and values of the school

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for training and development to help you grow in your career
• The chance to contribute to a trust committed to delivering high-quality education and supporting staff wellbeing
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

CVMS Headmaster's PA and SLT Support May 2025 Advert.pdf - 89.2 KB (opens in new tab)

CVMS Headmaster's PA and SLT Support JDPS.pdf - 321 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1024 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School website
• Email address: hrteam@sjscat.co.uk
• Phone number: 02076038478
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-cardinal-vaughan-memorial-rc-school-london

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School has a strong Catholic ethos, a pan-London intake, a tradition of outstanding academic outcomes and a strong regard for good behaviour, self-discipline and self-improvement among its pupils, whatever their background or ability.

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