Job Description

The role

If you are a highly organised and experienced administrator looking for your next career move, then St Edward's Oxford has an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the school, providing crucial secretarial and administrative support to the Deputy Heads (Pastoral and Welfare). You will support the day-to-day running of the Pastoral Office, by handling enquiries, drafting correspondence, minuting meetings and managing diaries on behalf of the Deputy Heads.

Additionally, you will assist with the administration and renewal of Child Student Visas. This will involve preparing CAS statements in support of applications, conducting the UKVI required "Right to Study" on pupils studying on school sponsored visas, while also maintaining up to date records of passports and necessary documentation for all international pupils.

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a senior secretarial or PA role, who is capable of maintaining total professionalism, discretion and confidentiality. Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills are essential, along with strong IT skills and a familiarity with MS Office.

Benefits of working at St. Edward's:

30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (with time off in lieu for any bank holidays worked) Free membership to the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Gym Free meals during term time Support for CPD and further qualifications A friendly and inclusive working environment Free car parking Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows (The standard employee contribution rate is 5% with the employer contributing 8%)

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 15th September.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

St Edward's does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

St Edward's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edward's School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From 13.16 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Summertown OX2 7NN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/09/2025