PA to the Headteacher in Maidstone

PA to the Headteacher Required for November 2026

Salary: Kent Salaries Kent Scheme G - £34,347.90 per annum progressing to £36,264 per annum

Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week term-time plus 4 weeks, including two weeks in the summer term covering results days.

Commitment: To provide comprehensive and strategic administrative support to the Headteacher and School. The role is inclusive of but not exhaustive to, student admissions, recruitment and student matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing advance level knowledge and experience through being the first point of contact for parents, staff and external agencies to ensure matters are handled effectively and discreetly with appropriate records kept.
• Supporting the Headteacher in their role as a member of the Governing Body, liaising with Governors when appropriate.
• Overseeing the School’s recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) to include appropriate vetting checks, preparation of adverts, job descriptions, person specifications, interview schedules etc.
• Ensuring induction and mandatory training is completed.
• To have responsibility for the School’s Single Central Record (SCR).

The Post: We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and professional colleague to join our team of committed staff as Personal Assistant to the Headteacher. The core purpose of the post is to provide comprehensive and strategic administrative support to the Headteacher and wider school, managing key operational functions including recruitment, student admissions, and school communications. The Personal Assistant role is integral to the smooth leadership and operation of Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, playing a vital role in upholding standards of safeguarding, compliance, and professional excellence across the school community.

The Team & Our Facilities: The Personal Assistant to the Headteacher works closely with the Headteacher, the Leadership Team and the School’s Main Office team to deliver strategic administrative support across key operational functions.

Job Description - see application pack

Summary of Job: To provide comprehensive and strategic administrative support to the Headteacher and School. The role is inclusive of but not exhaustive to, student admissions, recruitment and student matters.

The Application Process

Full details and an application pack are available from the school’s website. Applicants should complete the application form.

Important Dates

• Closing date for applications: 8am on 28th September 2026
• Interviews: 30th September 2026

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of the current edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education. For more information please see our Safeguarding Policy. Your application will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please see our GDPR and Data Protection Policy, Equality Policy, Child Protection Policy on our website. MGGS is committed to ensure that we develop a safe culture and that all steps are taken to recruit staff and volunteers who are safe to work with our learners and staff. MGGS will follow relevant guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part Three, ‘Safer Recruitment’) and from The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see the Guidance on Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975.