PA to the Headteacher
Miltoncross Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hrs per week term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 33865
Actual salary
- 28901
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are unapologetically ambitious for our young people.
Our five‑year vision is clear: by September 2030, Miltoncross will be the top non‑selective school in Portsmouth for student progress. Every student will leave us having exceeded expectations — academically, personally and socially — because we believed in them, challenged them and never settled for less. To achieve this, we are building a culture defined by high standards, warm relationships and a relentless focus on doing the right work for the right reasons, every day. Our staff team is united by a shared purpose: to create a school where excellence is normal, kindness is instinctive and every young person feels known, valued and championed.
We are now seeking a highly professional, proactive and discreet Personal Assistant to the Headteacher; someone who will play a central role in enabling strong, focused leadership as we work towards our 2030 goals. About the Role The Headteacher’s PA is the organisational heartbeat of the school. You will work closely with the Headteacher to ensure that their time, energy and attention are directed where they have the greatest impact: leading staff, driving improvement and securing exceptional outcomes for students. Your responsibilities will include:
- Expert diary and workflow management, ensuring the Headteacher’s priorities are protected and executed with precision.
- High‑quality communication, including drafting correspondence, preparing documents and managing sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.
- Coordinating meetings, briefings and events, ensuring agendas, papers and follow‑up actions are always clear, timely and purposeful.
- Acting as a trusted first point of contact for staff, families, governors and external partners, modelling professionalism and warmth at all times.
- Supporting key school improvement processes, helping to maintain the systems and structures that underpin our journey to becoming Portsmouth’s highest‑performing non‑selective school.
This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, takes pride in excellence and enjoys being at the centre of a vibrant, mission‑driven organisation.
We are looking for someone who:
- Brings exceptional organisation, attention to detail and is calm under pressure.
- Communicates with clarity, warmth and confidence.
- Handles confidential information with integrity and sound judgement.
- Is proactive, solutions‑focused and able to anticipate needs before they arise.
- Enjoys working collaboratively and contributes positively to school culture.
- Believes in the power of education to transform lives and wants to be part of a team that refuses to settle for less.
What the school offers its staff
Why Miltoncross? Joining Miltoncross now means joining a school on a purposeful upward trajectory. You will be part of a committed, optimistic and values‑driven staff team working together to deliver something exceptional for our community. We offer:
- A supportive, collegiate environment where staff development and wellbeing matter.
- Clear systems and routines that free staff to focus on what makes the biggest difference.
- Modern facilities and a positive working atmosphere.
- The opportunity to play a meaningful role in a school with a bold, credible and exciting vision for the future. If you’d like to arrange a visit to Miltoncross or you just fancy a confidential and informal conversation with the Headteacher, please do not hesitate to contact the Business Director at andi.guinea@miltoncross-tkat.org We’d be thrilled to hear from you! We reserve the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised closing date.
Flexible working opportunities
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Equal Opportunities
TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.
Applying for the job
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About Miltoncross Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 937 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Miltoncross Academy website
- Email address
- andi.guinea@miltoncross-tkat.org
- Phone number
- 02392 738022
Arranging a visit to Miltoncross Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email andi.guinea@miltoncross-tkat.org.
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