Job Description

The Abbey School Reading

Reading

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

15 August 2025

Job overview

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The role of the Head's PA is to fully support the Head with all of their organisational and administrative requirements together with elements of wider school administration. The Head's PA will work closely with the PA to the Head Senior School and PA to the Head of Finance and Resources, as well as oversee all administrative functions of the Junior School.

Key Responsibilities:Managing the Head's busy and complex diary and prioritising the Head's time, ensuring that meetings are arranged with consideration for various priorities as well as ensuring the most effective use of the Head's time. Acting as point of contact for students, staff, parents and visitors to the Head's Study and dealing with all enquiries in a courteous and professional manner. Overseeing incoming emails, post and phone calls, prioritising and helping to draft responses where appropriate. Responding to routine/confidential correspondence both electronically and on paper Organising the Head's paperwork as required for meetings etc Managing shared drives and other forms of file storage, ensuring materials are organised in an efficient manner. Attending meetings as required, taking accurate notes and distributing agreed minutes and action points. Organising events as required. Providing administrative assistance on key priorities for JLT Attendance at all Open Events and assisting with preparation as required Working in partnership with the JS administration team, overseeing the support they offer to the school community and enhancing the professional customer-facing role on our Reception desks Working with the HR team during the process of appointments to manage the Head's involvement Using a range of office software to ensure the efficient running of the office Filing and archiving accurate records Support the administration team on reception as required
This position is full time, term time only permanent position starting September 2025.

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The Abbey School Reading

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The Abbey School Reading

17 Kendrick Road, Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5DZ
United Kingdom

+44 118 9872256

The Abbey School is a dynamic and vibrant community of more than 1,000 girls aged 3-18.



The Abbey is always in the top division nationally in academic terms. This year's A-levels were excellent with 75% at A*- B and at GCSE 88% gained 9-7 grades. Annually the average International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma result is between 38 - 40 points, with more than two thirds of the cohort scoring 38 points or higher, at a level equivalent to or exceeding the Oxford and Cambridge conditional offer range. In the School's 12 year IB history several students have gained the full 45 points possible. Leavers go on to an impressive list of universities and courses.



The school places great emphasis on providing a breadth of sporting and cultural challenges and opportunities for each student. Students are presented with the chance for exploration both within the curriculum and in Music, Drama, Sport, DofE and the wide variety of clubs and trips. The Jane Austen Wing at the Senior School has modern classrooms for Humanities as well as bright Art studios and enhanced ICT facilities. The IB has widened the options for Sixth Formers who can also choose their desired A-level combination from a wide range of subjects.



The Abbey Junior School (ages 3 - 11) offers a broad curriculum and the atmosphere is friendly, lively, purposeful and fun.



There is an extensive Abbey School coach & bus network and the School is within easy walking distance from Reading Station. There is a range of scholarships and financial assistance is offered to able students through means-tested bursaries which may cover up to 100% of fees for exceptional candidates.



The Abbey represents a unique and exciting opportunity for any girl with a desire to learn, where inspirational teaching and an ethos that promotes aspiration and balance provide the platform for a successful and fulfilling future.

Headteacher

Will le Fleming

ISI report

"The qualities of pupils' personal development is excellent. Pupils grow into self-confident and independent young people, supported by Christian values and an understanding of life in a multi-cultural environment."

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