Executive Assistant
Location: North London
Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm | 52 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist independent SEN school in North London seeking an experienced, proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and executive support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
The school supports children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and additional needs, providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant who enjoys managing competing priorities, supporting senior leaders and ensuring the smooth running of a busy organisation.
The Role:
As the Executive Assistant, you will work closely with the Headteacher and SLT to coordinate leadership activities, manage important deadlines and ensure key actions are followed through efficiently.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing proactive executive and administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
Managing complex diaries, appointments, correspondence and competing priorities
Coordinating senior leadership meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes and tracking agreed actions
Maintaining an overview of important leadership deadlines, meetings and commitments
Monitoring outstanding actions and following up with relevant staff members
Supporting the administrative coordination of school development plans and improvement priorities
Preparing professional reports, presentations, briefing papers and correspondence
Maintaining policy review schedules and coordinating updates and approvals
Supporting governance meetings, strategic planning and leadership projects
Organising confidential information and maintaining accurate records
Developing and improving administrative systems to increase efficiency
Liaising professionally with senior leaders, staff and external stakeholders
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have significant experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or in a senior administrative role
Have proven experience supporting senior managers or leadership teams
Be confident managing complex diaries, meetings, deadlines and competing priorities
Have experience preparing agendas, taking minutes and monitoring action points
Be highly organised, proactive and able to anticipate requirements
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be confident using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office or similar digital systems
Have excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Be able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Be confident communicating with senior colleagues and following up on outstanding tasks
Be able to work independently, prioritise workloads and solve problems effectively
Desirable Experience:
Previous experience working within a school or educational setting
Experience supporting a Headteacher, Principal, CEO or senior leadership team
Knowledge of school governance, improvement planning or policy review processes
Experience using Arbor or another school management information system
Experience using task-management platforms such as Asana or (url removed)
Understanding of SEN, autism or neurodiversity
Previous experience within a school would be advantageous but is not essential. Applications from experienced Executive Assistants and senior administrative professionals in other sectors are also welcomed.
What the School Offers:
Potential to work from home during school closure periods, subject to operational requirements
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
A welcoming and collaborative working environment
The successful candidate will be required to work across multiple North London school sites during term time.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant looking to take on a varied and rewarding role supporting senior leadership within specialist education.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Apply today to be considered for this Executive Assistant opportunity in North London.
Reeson Education:
Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07
