PA to Headteacher & Senior Leadership Team – Sheffield
Location: Sheffield
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Duration: Throughout November
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates
Job Description
PK Education are recruiting for an experienced Personal Assistant to support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team at a large, well-established secondary school in Sheffield.
This is a full-time temporary position throughout November, providing essential administrative support while the school's newly appointed permanent member of staff completes their notice period.
The school is a large 11–16 secondary with a strong community focus, modern facilities and an ambitious leadership team committed to improving educational outcomes. With a broad curriculum and a strong emphasis on student achievement, personal development and inclusion, this is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy and rewarding school environment.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, professional and confident managing competing priorities while providing confidential administrative support to senior school leaders.
The Role
Providing PA and administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
Managing diaries, appointments and meeting schedules
Organising meetings, preparing agendas and taking accurate minutes
Handling confidential correspondence and sensitive information
Acting as a professional point of contact for staff, parents and external stakeholders
Preparing letters, reports, presentations and other documentation
Coordinating communication between senior leaders and school departments
Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the leadership office
Managing competing deadlines in a busy secondary school environment
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience as a PA, Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator
Previous experience working within a UK school is highly desirable
Confident supporting senior leaders or management teams
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Experience managing diaries, meetings and confidential correspondence
Professional, discreet and confident communicating with stakeholders
Able to work independently and settle quickly into a busy environment
Available throughout November
Hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check
Why Is This a Great Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join an established Sheffield secondary school with a strong commitment to its students, staff and wider community.
The school places particular importance on academic ambition, inclusion and personal development, with a leadership team focused on providing students with the best possible opportunities.
For an experienced PA or School Administrator, this is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, take responsibility for a varied workload and make an immediate contribution to the smooth running of the school.
With a defined temporary assignment throughout November, this role would particularly suit someone available immediately and looking for a consistent short-term placement.
Why Choose PK Education?
Established local education recruitment agency since 2005
Excellent competitive daily rates
Opportunities across Sheffield and South Yorkshire
Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant
Access to temporary and long-term school administration opportunities
Interested?
If you're an experienced PA, Executive Assistant or School Administrator available throughout November, we'd love to hear from you