Personal Assistant to the Headteacher
About This Role
We are looking for a full-time Personal Assistant to the Headteacher to join us on Monday 1 June 2026 on a permanent basis.
We are seeking an organised, professional and highly confidential PA to the Headteacher to provide high level administrative and organisational support. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the school, ensuring the smooth running of the Headteacher’s office and supporting effective communication with staff, parents/carers, Governors and external partners.
HOURS: 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 3.30pm and Friday 7.30am to 3.00pm) term-time only plus 10 days to be worked during the school holidays (to be arranged with the Headteacher), and 5 training days pro rata.
SALARY: £36363.00 - £39863.00 gross pa (£18.85 - £20.66 per hour, pay review pending). Starting salary £33172.75 gross pa.
St Bart’s is a leading academy school (1938 on roll with a Sixth Form of 586) in West Berkshire. Road links are good as we are close to the A34 and M4, as well as excellent public transport and within walking distance of Newbury train station.
To find out more about St Bart’s please do take a look at the supporting documents and watch our Headteacher’s Welcome Video on our website https://www.stbarts.co.uk/. We would love to receive your application.
Closing date: Monday 13 April 2026
If selected for an interview, you will be given a tour of the school by our students so you can see first-hand all that we have to offer. If you have any questions, please contact us on 01635 521255 or email recruitment@stbarts.co.uk.
All applicants shortlisted will be subject to an online search. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS enhanced check along with other relevant employment checks.