Executive Assistant in London

Emanuel School is seeking an experienced PA to provide personal assistance to the Senior Deputy Head and administrative support to the academic departments that the Senior Deputy Head is responsible for. This is a varied role where your responsibilities will include diary and correspondence management, in addition to coordinating meetings and communications with various departments, as well as assisting the PA to the Deputy Head: Academic with the organisation and smooth running of all in-person and online parents’ evenings. You will also support the SEND department to ensure its smooth operation.

To be considered for this role you will need experience of successfully providing senior PA support as well as experience of efficient and effective organisation and management systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and other MS Office applications is equally important.

This role is fixed term for the purposes of a maternity cover, commencing 20th April 2026 and terminating 31st May 2027.

Working at Emanuel: There is always a buzz at Emanuel. Colleagues enjoy their work and, like the pupils, are ambitious for the school. With a weekly staff briefing, half termly staff meetings, termly consultative group meetings and a common room committee, all of us are engaged in a lively ongoing dialogue about the school’s aims and aspirations. Everyone works hard here, and anyone joining us should expect to do the same and share our commitment to the highest standards. At the same time our environment remains unpretentious, kindly and practical, and there’s a strong sense of community and friendship at the school.

We aim to look after our staff well: we have an appraisal scheme with a focus on employees’ professional development; we sponsor postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities; we offer salary sacrifice childcare vouchers through TEDS Premier, we offer a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support; and we’re committed to supporting staff wellbeing. Financially, all staff benefit from good pension provision and free lunches.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Sunday 8th February 2026. Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.