Executive Personal Assistant to the Principal

Job Description:

Job Title: Executive Personal Assistant to the Principal
Location: Leicester
Salary: Grade 6, Points 15-18 (£32,325 - £34,721)
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Start Date: To Be Confirmed

An experienced and highly professional Executive Personal Assistant is required to provide comprehensive and confidential support to the Principal of a thriving secondary school.
This is a pivotal role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic and ambitious educational environment. The successful candidate will play a central part in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Principal's office, supporting strategic priorities, organisational processes and school development.
The role requires exceptional organisational skills, discretion, initiative and the ability to manage competing demands with professionalism and efficiency.

• Provide high-level, confidential administrative and executive support to the Principal.
• Manage complex diaries, correspondence and meeting schedules, ensuring effective time management.
• Prepare reports, documentation and briefing materials to support leadership activity.
• Act as a key point of contact between the Principal and internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the coordination and administration of recruitment and selection processes.
• Assist in the development and organisation of marketing materials and communication strategies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of a strong and positive organisational culture.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the level of the role to support the effective running of the school.

• Proven experience in a senior administrative or executive support role.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating recruitment or HR-related processes (desirable).
• Confidence working independently and using initiative.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• A key strategic role within a successful and ambitious secondary setting.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to whole-school development.
• A supportive and forward-thinking professional environment.
• Competitive salary within Grade 6 scale.

We are highly experienced recruitment specialists operating in the Education Sector. We work with exceptionally talented candidates whom we place into outstanding opportunities. As an independent agency, we're agile and responsive, ensuring your career goals are met.

If you are a motivated and highly organised professional looking for your next opportunity, apply today. Interviews and placements are moving quickly.
We are currently working with numerous vacancies so if this position is not quite for you please do send us your CV to discuss other opportunities more suitable to your requirements.

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.