PA to Head Teacher – Secondary School

Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for an experienced and highly organised PA to the Head Teacher to join a secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and professional individual to provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Head Teacher, playing a key role in the smooth and effective running of the school.

The Role

As PA to the Head Teacher, you will act as a key point of contact for the Head Teacher and provide comprehensive administrative support. You will need to be highly organised, discreet and able to manage a busy workload while handling sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive PA and administrative support to the Head Teacher
• Managing diaries, meetings and appointments
• Coordinating meetings and preparing agendas, papers and minutes
• Acting as a key point of contact for staff, parents, governors and external stakeholders
• Drafting correspondence, reports and other professional documentation
• Handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Supporting the Head Teacher with school communications and key administrative processes
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring deadlines are met
• Assisting with the organisation of school events and meetings
• Working collaboratively with the wider senior leadership and administrative teams

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a PA, Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing deadlines
• Excellent IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office
• A professional, calm and approachable manner
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• A high level of discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Experience working within a school or education setting would be advantageous

This is a full-time position starting in September 2026, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to become an integral part of a busy and supportive school environment.

If you are an organised, professional and highly capable PA or administrator looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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