PA to the Headteacher

Colnbrook Church of England Primary School, Colnbrook, Berkshire, SL3 0JZ

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  July or September 2026 (or earlier if possible)

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 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: £30,636.00 - £35,530.00 Annually (FTE)

PA to the Headteacher job summary

We are seeking a highly organised and professional PA to the Headteacher to provide administrative support to the headteacher, senior leadership team and wider school. This pivotal role involves managing the Headteacher’s and school diary, managing correspondence, supporting meetings, liaising with external partners, and acting as a key point of contact for staff and parents. They will be willing to become fully involved in the life of our small one form entry school and work alongside colleagues to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school. They must be able to handle confidential items and be able to work on their own initiative.

We would like someone to join our team who:

• Models and promotes our school’s Christian values;
• Is highly organised and adaptable, with a ‘can-do’ attitude;
• Has an ability to foster effective relationships with pupils, parents, staff and stakeholders;
• Can ensure that the headteacher is fully supported, including in confidential matters;
• Has an eye for detail and is able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment;
• Has prior experience of being a personal assistant or has office admin experience;
• Is an outstanding team player with excellent communication skills;

We can offer:

• A small, friendly team, with support from the multi-academy trust;
• Tailored CPD and opportunities to develop your career across the Trust;
• A mindful approach to workload;
• A well-resourced and forward-looking school;
• A supportive leadership team.

Our website has a wealth of useful information, as well as a short video that gives a flavour of our school. Visit www.colnbrookprimary.com to find out more. Applications should be made through My New Term.

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

Colnbrook Primary School is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and we expect that our staff share this commitment.
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 in the UK
- Satisfactory references
- Suitability to work with children

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 Colnbrook Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 235 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Colnbrook Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/colnbrook-church-of-england-primary-school

Our school is a popular and thriving one-form entry school in the heart of Colnbrook village on the outskirts of Slough. Our Christian values permeate the life of our school as we encourage everyone to live out our vision and be “Strong and Courageous”. We are proud to be a highly inclusive school, and we welcome families from a large number of backgrounds and communities. Our school is part of the Slough and East Berkshire Multi Academy Trust (SEBMAT) and we enjoy high levels of support and close collaboration with local schools.

To find out more, please go to our school website; www.colnbrookprimary.com and view our school film.

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