• Careers Site Advertising End Date
    28 Oct 2026
  • Advertising Salary
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  • Job Type
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  • Curriculum
  • About The Role

  • We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and highly organised Personal Assistant to the Deputy Head (Curriculum) to provide first-class administrative, secretarial and organisational support within our thriving school community.

    This is a pivotal role, supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the Curriculum Leadership Team and contributing to the wider academic life of the School. The successful candidate will work to support the Deputy Head (Curriculum), acting as a trusted professional who can manage a varied workload with discretion, efficiency and attention to detail.

    Key responsibilities will include:

    • Providing comprehensive administrative and personal assistant support to the Deputy Head (Curriculum)
    • Managing diaries, correspondence, meetings and events
    • Coordinating curriculum-related activities and initiatives
    • Maintaining accurate records and documentation
    • Preparing reports, presentations and meeting papers
    • Liaising professionally with staff, parents and external stakeholders
    • Supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the Curriculum Leadership Team

    The ideal candidate will be an experienced administrator with excellent organisational and communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy and fast-paced environment. You will be professional, adaptable and committed to delivering an outstanding level of support.

    This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the heart of a dynamic school, where no two days are the same, and who takes pride in enabling senior leaders to work effectively.

    Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday term time plus 10 days

    Closing date for applications: Wednesday 28th October 2026

    For further details please see the attached job description.  

  • About Us

  • Set in a beautiful 50-acre Surrey site, the School enjoys excellent facilities and an aspirational learning environment. Recognised by HM Chief Inspector of Schools as one of England’s finest non-selective schools, Gordon’s has circa 980 students including 270 residential boarders and a thriving sixth form. In 2025, the percentage of students achieving five or more GCSE grades 9-4, including English and mathematics, was 91%. The A*-C pass rate at A-Level was 87%, with 70% of the grades A*-B. These results rank Gordon's amongst the top non-selective schools in England for progress and attainment.

    Massively over-subscribed, Gordon’s size ensures that every student is well known and nurtured as an individual. The School has a very strong emphasis on academic standards, self-discipline and traditional values and aims to be much more than just outstanding examination results, providing abundant opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.

     “Gordon’s is an outstanding school in every respect.”  OFSTED

    Gordon’s is a State Boarding and Day School and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children - applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening including a DBS check and on-line search.

    Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, therefore, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline.  

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