Personal Assistant to the Head of JAGS

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD OF JAGS

Full Time

Term Time plus 8 weeks in school holidays

Required from December 2025

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

Actual salary: £54,122 - £59,534 per annum for working 40 hours per week for 43 weeks per year

This is an exciting opportunity for a Personal Assistant to join our School Administrative team.

The Personal Assistant to the Head of JAGS will be responsible for providing expert assistance and support to the Head by undertaking a range of high-level PA, organisational and administrative duties. The Head has the overview of the outstanding educational provision and safeguarding of over 1200 girls, along with the employment of over 300 staff. The Personal Assistant to the Head of JAGS plays a crucial role in supporting the Head across all areas of school life in this vibrant community.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a PA in a busy, dynamic environment. They will be highly efficient, with the ability to identify problems and bring positive solutions. A confident practitioner, who is calm and positive at all times, they will work with professionalism in liaison with multiple stakeholders.

We offer:

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK
• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff
• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision
• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff
• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning
• A diverse benefits package including:
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
• Free onsite parking
• Free gym membership with discounted family rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunches, teas and coffee all year round
• Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
• School fee discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free computer loans
• Interest-free transport season ticket loans

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls' school in London, James Allen's Girls' School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

• To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community
• To champion social awareness and sustainability
• To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student
• To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders
• To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals

If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

How to apply:

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

Please visit our website to download an application form.

Please note that CVs and letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted.

For further information please telephone the Recruitment team on .

Closing Date: Midday on Tuesday 7 October 2025.

Interview Date: Week commencing 13 October 2025.

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.