PA to Executive Head

Job introduction

Hove Learning Federation is comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School, serving over 1,000 children on our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road.

The role is primarily based at our Portland Road/School Road sites but may require some flexibility in working at our Holland Road site. Working days required are Monday to Thursday.

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: To be confirmed

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PA support to the Executive Headteacher, including diary management and meeting coordination.
• Act as the first point of contact for all internal and external enquiries to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support the School Business Manager with HR recruitment and onboarding processes
• Prepare and manage correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Organise and minute meetings as required.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Liaise with staff, governors, parents, and all external stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise competing deadlines.
• Discreet, diplomatic, and trustworthy with confidential information.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Experienced in a PA or senior administrative role (experience in a school setting is desirable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using IT systems.

Closing date: 9th October 2025

Interview date: 16th October 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: sarahshaw@hovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: (01273) 916609

Website: www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk and www.westhoveinfants.co.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

We are proud that our schools are a culturally rich and diverse place of learning, and we are keen to encourage people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to apply and join our staff team. The schools have a strong focus on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion for our pupils, staff and governors and we are passionate about creating an environment where every pupil can thrive. We are also very proud that Hove Junior School is an Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

Hove Junior School and West Hove Infant School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.