Headteacher’s PA
Start date: As soon as possible
Hours: Term time only, Part time or Full time (To be worked over 5 days)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 4 from £30,723 depending on experience (pro rata’d if part time or term time)
Brighton Girls has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Personal Assistant (or with other relevant experience) to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Headteacher and wider Senior Leadership team, enabling them to undertake their roles with maximum effectiveness.
The successful candidate should have substantial secretarial and administrative experience and be proactive in their approach to their work.
Part time and full time applicants will be considered for this role. Please indicate in your application whether you would prefer a full time or part time post.
Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable applicant be found.
Why join Brighton Girls?
Brighton Girls (part of the GDST) is known for promoting confidence, creativity, and compassion in its students. Working in an environment with a clear sense of purpose can be deeply motivating, especially in a role that supports the Head directly. Being part of the GDST network comes with access to continuous training, professional courses, and progression opportunities.
For a PA looking to expand into operations, communications, or senior admin roles, it’s an excellent career platform.
As the Head’s PA, you’re at the strategic heart of the school. Your work directly supports leadership decisions, school operations, and the overall wellbeing of the community. It’s a role where you can genuinely see the results of your organisational and interpersonal skills. The role of a Head’s PA in a dynamic school like Brighton Girls is far from routine. Every day brings new responsibilities, events coordination, governance support, communications, confidential leadership tasks- making it ideal for someone who thrives in a busy, people-focused environment.
Brighton Girls has a strong sense of community. You’ll work closely not just with leadership, but with teachers, students, parents, and external partners. Many PAs find this far more fulfilling than corporate environments.
We can offer a variety of benefits, which include:
● Competitive salaries and pay progression
● Access to extensive professional development opportunities
● Training grants for qualifications
● Generous pension schemes
● Free life assurance benefit
● A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
● Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
● A Cycle to Work scheme
● Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details about this opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.
Applications should be submitted by 9am on Monday 2nd January 2026 at the latest.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview in w/c 12th January (date TBC).
We reserve the right to close the job prior to the closing date, therefore early applications are recommended.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.