PA to the Principal

Uxbridge High School, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2PR

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Immediate

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 36,328.00 - 39,941.00 pa (Actual salary) UHS SPR 23 - 28 Inclusive of Outer London Weighting

PA to the Principal job summary

Our School

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant and ambitious school delivering a gold standard education that enriches students academically, socially, and emotionally. Proud to Make Success Happen, we work with students, families, and staff to ensure every student reaches their potential. We take pride in our diverse and ambitious students, our dedicated staff, and strong community partnerships.

Our PROUD values – Positive, Respectful, Open-minded, Unique and Determined – guide all aspects of school life.

Uxbridge High School Academy Trust is committed to creating an environment where staff feel supported, challenged, and valued. This is reflected in our gold standard approach to teaching, curriculum, and professional development. Our People Strategy. outlines how we invest in and value staff as an essential part of the school community.

The Department

The Principal’s office works closely with the school’s office team, which provides a professional first point of contact for staff, students, parents, trustees and visitors. Together, the team supports the smooth running of front-of-house operations and coordinates travel, hospitality and events for the Senior Leadership Team.

The Principal’s office often provides the first contact that families, visitors and partners have with Uxbridge High School. The postholder is therefore expected to reflect the school’s PROUD values and “Gold Standard for All” ethos with professionalism, discretion and calm efficiency at all times. The postholder reports to the Principal and works closely with the Office Manager.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive, adaptable and discreet PA to the Principal. This role has a strong digital focus: the postholder will use AI and digital tools to work efficiently, reduce administrative burden and free up leadership time for what matters most.

The postholder will manage the Principal's time, information and priorities, anticipate what is ahead and act as the first point of contact for staff, trustees, parents and external partners. They will use AI and digital tools to accelerate drafting, summarising and research, track actions from leadership meetings and automate routine administration, applying sound professional judgement and a final human check for accuracy, tone and confidentiality, in line with data protection and safeguarding requirements.

We are looking for someone with experience of supporting senior leaders, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and effective working relationships at every level. The successful candidate will have meticulous attention to detail, strong written communication and complete discretion. They will be confident using technology, or keen to develop these skills, with a continuous-improvement mindset and the flexibility to adapt as the school's needs change.

Whether you are an experienced PA or an administrator ready for the next step in your career, we offer a supportive environment in which to develop. If you are ready to help shape how the Principal's office woks in future, we look forward to receiving your application

Please note that the school reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline should a sufficient number of applications be received. Early application is therefore strongly advised.

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 children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

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 Uxbridge High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1329 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Uxbridge High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/uxbridge-high-school-uxbridge

Uxbridge High School is an ambitious and dynamic converter academy with over 1,200 students aged 11 -18.
We have much to celebrate at Uxbridge High School including a committed and focused staff, outstanding facilities, strong relationships with the community and school partners, supportive Governors and a thriving Sixth Form.

We are delighted to be recognised by Alps in the top 20% of UK schools, celebrating outstanding Sixth Form student progress at A-level. We value the successes of every child, whatever their starting point. All of this takes place within a truly comprehensive and multicultural school that reflects life in modern Britain.

Our school values have been developed by students and staff, and form the basis of our ethos and culture.

All members of our school community subscribe and work towards always being: Positive, Respectful, Open-Minded, Unique, Determined: PROUD to Make Success Happen.

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