Personal Assistant to the Head of Sixth Form
Role Overview
The PA will provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Secondary School leadership office.
This position requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, interpersonal and organisational skills to effectively manage the demands of the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders (parents, staff, students).
- Coordinate and facilitate communication between the Head of Sixth Form and other departments.
- Manage the Head’s calendar, scheduling appointments, meetings, and school events.
- Draft, prepare, and manage correspondence, reports, and presentations.
- Handle incoming/outgoing communications (emails, letters, calls) with confidentiality.
- Organise and support meetings, conferences, and events (logistics, minutes, follow-up).
- Maintain positive relationships with students and parents, offering guidance/support.
- Coordinate parent-teacher meetings, student conferences, and other engagements.
- Maintain student records, transcripts, and related documentation.
- Support monitoring of student progress, performance, and disciplinary issues.
- Liaise with Admissions and Finance for prospective students and smooth onboarding.
Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree (Education, Business Admin, or related field preferred).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a PA/Administrative Assistant, ideally in an educational setting.
- Knowledge of educational policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and school management software.
- Excellent organisation, multitasking, and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Personal Traits
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Adaptable, with willingness to take on new responsibilities.
- Professional demeanour, even in sensitive/difficult situations.
- Committed to upholding the values and ethos of Charterhouse Lagos.
- Team player with initiative and independence.
Download the Recruitment Pack at the bottom of the page to read the full Job Description.
Safeguarding
Charterhouse Lagos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices which are aligned with recommendations from the International Task Force on Child Protection. We aspire to the highest international standards of recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to interviews, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks and successful references.
Data Protection
The personal data relating to candidates, including personal data provided in, or along with the enquiry and application forms, is required to be collected by Charterhouse Lagos/The Huntington Education Group, for purposes of candidate evaluation, and facilitating the recruitment process. By providing us with your personal data, you give your consent to us for collecting, retaining, processing, transferring (including cross-border transfer) and disclosing personal data to any third parties (including intra-group) for achieving the above purpose.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
At Charterhouse Lagos, we want everyone to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work, whilst remaining true to the culture and laws of Nigeria. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.
Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy.