Personal Assistant/Administrator

Russell Education Trust, Teddington, TW11 0AP

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,072.00 - £38,644.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Point 23-28, Outer London Fringe

Personal Assistant/Administrator job summary

Executive Assistant

Location: RET Central Office in Teddington

Salary: £38,934 - £42,324

Are you an organised, proactive professional with a flair for getting things done? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Join Russell Education Action Trust (RET) and play a key role in supporting our dynamic central team as we work to transform education across our schools.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly efficient and personable Personal Assistant/Administrator to provide exceptional support to our executive leaders and central team. This is a vital role at the heart of the Trust’s operations – helping to coordinate activity, manage communications, and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level PA support to senior leaders, including maintaining accurate records
• Support the organisation of Trust-wide events, meetings and governance activities
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear and professional communication
• Provide general administrative support to the central team as required

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in an administrative or PA role, ideally in education or a fast-paced organisation
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Discretion, professionalism and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Confident using Microsoft Office and online systems

Why Join RET?

At Russell Education Action Trust, we’re committed to empowering schools, staff and students to achieve their full potential. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values integrity, innovation and impact. We offer a supportive environment, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference.

Ready to join us?

Apply today and help shape the future of education across our Trust.

To Apply:

Please visit our website or if you would like to discuss the role contact Bushra Benserghin (email b.benserghin@russelleducationtrustorg.uk).

Closing date: 31 May 2025

We reserve the right to review applications as they are received, therefore we encourage early applications.

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 are not accepted.

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.

About Russell Education Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/russell-education-trust

Head office location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed