PA to the Headteacher - Part-time

Rowhill School, Longfield

• Ref:KCC886-7044-165S
• Posted:17/06/2026
• Pay:Kent Scale 7
• Start Date:Immediate or September
• App Close Date:01/08/2026 at 19:00
• Interviews:Summer term

Advert

Fixed Term 1 year contract with a view to become permanent for the right candidate

Hours: We require 18 hours 39 Weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

At Rowhill School, we are proud of our vibrant, forward-thinking community where every individual plays a vital role in shaping the future of our pupils. We are seeking a positive, highly organised, committed and motivated individual to join our exceptional administrative team as the Head’s Personal Assistant, providing pivotal support to the Headteacher and wider Leadership Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school that is dynamic, engaging and deeply committed to nurturing the whole child—supporting their personal, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development. As we continue on an ambitious journey of innovation, reimagining education to meet the evolving needs of young people across Kent, this role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to a school that is both inspiring and evolving.

What are our pupils looking for?

1. People who like animals and are caring.
2. People who bring their personality and special interests.  What could you help us learn?
3. People who get that we are all different, and some of us have autism and ADHD. 
4. Staff who genuinely care.
5. Staff who explain things in interesting ways that engage us at our individual levels.

What we can offer you:

• Excellent staff support package.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• A supportive team who work together and support each other.
• Great CPD opportunities and commitment to developing professional practice relating promoting mental and emotional fitness. 
• Apprenticeship routes for staff wishing to undertake professional qualifications.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in The Rowhill School workforce.  These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.

Rowhill School is committed to promoting the safeguarding of children. Please note that this position requires as enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks and on-line checks will be carried out prior to appointment.

Information about the school

Rowhill School is a day special school designated for pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. The school currently has approximately 160 pupils on roll, between the ages of 5 and 16. Pupils have a wide range of needs, including communication and interaction difficulties, as well as behavioural, social and mental health needs. We also provide an Alternative Curriculum Provision for KS4 pupils, providing tutoring, both on and off site.

Our staff work closely with pupils to create an ethos of care, respect and success. At Rowhill, we feel strongly that our pupils are entitled to a broad, balanced, inclusive, relevant and learner-focused curriculum, which will develop the young people to be lifelong independent learners.

Rowhill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and well-being of all children and expects all staff to support the school in achieving this commitment.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Samantha Owen
• Address:Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PW
• Telephone: 01474 705377
• Email: owens@rowhill.kent.sch.uk

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