PA to the Managing Director

Full time, term time only plus an additional 2 or 3 weeks (total of 38-39 weeks a year) Required from February 2026 Competitive salary We are looking for an experienced PA to join SPGS International, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of St Paul’s Girls’ School – one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls aged 11-18, with approximately 840 students. SPGS International SPGS International is a wholly owned subsidiary of the world‑renowned St Paul’s Girls’ School (SPGS) in London. SPGS International aims to bring the educational excellence of St Paul’s to the world through a unique network of connected schools and programmes. We work with international partners and school operators to establish schools and programmes that align with the ethos and values of St Paul’s Girls’ School. SPGS International profits are donated back to the school to support bursaries and social partnerships. SPGS International schools offer a vibrant, holistic, and innovative education that motivates students to achieve academic excellence and personal growth by embracing their individuality. Our students act with courage, empathy, and integrity, whilst thinking critically and creatively, to become internationally minded citizens who contribute to the world around them. The role The PA to the Managing Director & Office Manager will provide a broad range of administrative and organisational support, ensuring that the SPGS International office operates efficiently and that the Managing Director is expertly supported. This is a varied, fast‑paced and rewarding role that requires excellent judgment, flexibility, professional discretion, and a friendly, calm manner. The ideal candidate will take pride in high‑quality work, be able to anticipate needs, and bring a positive, solutions‑focused approach. Please submit your application before midnight on the closing date. Please use your own words when writing your supporting statement. While we are a digitally forward‑looking school, we are mindful of the importance of authenticity in education and would far prefer to hear your unique voice through any application you may choose to make. We recommend that candidates apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be arranged on a rolling basis. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and overseas police checks St Paul’s Girls’ School is a “registered body” under the Police Act 1997 because employment here involves access to children under the age of 18. This post will require an enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) before we can confirm an offer of employment. Unless you are a member of the DBS Update Service you will need to apply for a new disclosure, even if you already hold one. Former members of staff who are not on the Update Service who re‑join us also require fresh disclosures, unless less than three months have passed between their leaving and their re‑employment date. If you have lived or worked abroad for a period of 3 months or more during the past 10 years you will also need to provide appropriate paperwork, such as a police certificate of good conduct, from the countries you have lived in. Safeguarding guidelines St Paul’s Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We expect all staff to share this commitment. St Paul’s Girls’ School welcomes applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our pupil intake. We seek to offer fair and inclusive employment policies, interview and arrangements that avoid bias and support all applicants and staff equally. Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026. Interview date: Thursday 15th January 2026. Contact details: Human Resources Department St Paul’s Girls’ School Brook Green London W6 7BS Tel: 020 7603 2288 recruiting@spgs.org #J-18808-Ljbffr