Professional development, coaching and community for Education PAs, EAs and administrative professionals.
Created by an experienced Headteacher's PA, certified coach and CIPD-qualified people professional, The Education PA Network helps education support professionals strengthen their confidence, influence and strategic impact.
Because great schools need great administrative leadership.
About Me
With over twenty years working alongside headteachers and senior leadership teams, I've seen first-hand how effective administrative leadership shapes organisational success.
Alongside my practical experience in education, and my experience in People Management, deepening my understanding of leadership, organisational culture, employee engagement and people development.
These insights reinforced what I had long observed in schools: when people feel valued, supported and empowered, performance improves, relationships strengthen, and culture thrives.
The Education PA Network brings together these two worlds - educational operational expertise and modern people-centred leadership - to support the development of Education PAs/EAs and administrative professionals across the sector.
The Power of People-Centred Leadership
Through both practical experience and professional study, I've learned that strong organisations are built on more than systems and processes.
They are built on trust, communication, belonging and purposeful leadership.
As Education PAs/EAs, we often influence these areas every day.
Whether coordinating communication, supporting leaders through change, strengthening relationships or creating effective systems, our work contributes directly to organisational culture.
The Education PA Network exists to help PAs recognise that influence and develop the confidence to use it intentionally.
Why We Exist
Education PAs and EAs sit at the centre of communication, culture and operational excellence within schools.
Yet many professionals work in isolation, with limited access to role-specific development or recognition.
The Education PA Network exists to change that by creating a space where administrative professionals can learn, connect, develop and be recognised for the strategic contribution they make every day.
Why Learn with Me?
I bring together over twenty years of experience supporting school leaders, CIPD People Management expertise and professional coaching practice.
My approach combines practical education-sector knowledge with evidence-based people and leadership principles, helping PAs/EAs and administrative professionals build confidence, develop influence and create meaningful impact within their organisations.
Coaching
Coaching for Education PAs, EAs and Administrative Professionals
A personalised coaching experience designed for professionals who want to build confidence, strengthen their influence and develop as strategic partners within their schools.
Drawing on over twenty years' experience in education, professional coaching practice and CIPD-qualified expertise in people management, coaching at The Education PA Network combines practical insight with people-centred leadership approaches to help you navigate challenges, unlock potential and create meaningful impact.
Whether you're seeking greater confidence in your current role or preparing for your next career step, coaching provides the space, support and challenge to help you move forward with clarity.
Who It's For?
This coaching is designed for Education PAs, Executive Assistants, Office Managers and administrative leaders who:
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feel overlooked or under-recognised despite their contribution
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want to communicate their value and impact with confidence
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are stepping into greater responsibility or preparing for career progression
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want to strengthen relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders
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are navigating change, challenge or organisational complexity
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value personalised support tailored to the realities of school life
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want to develop their leadership capability and strategic influence
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are ready to think beyond administration and embrace their role as a key contributor to school success
Why This Coaching Exists
Too often, professional development for administrative professionals focuses on tasks rather than leadership.
Many Education PAs/EAs attend training sessions that are informative in theory but difficult to apply within the complex realities of school life.
This coaching was created to bridge that gap.
It offers a reflective, practical and supportive space where you can explore challenges, strengthen confidence, develop strategic thinking and translate learning directly into action.
Grounded in both lived educational experience and contemporary people management principles, the focus is always on helping you become more effective, influential and fulfilled in your role.
Coaching Themes
Sessions are tailored to your individual goals and may include:
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Confidence and professional identity
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Strategic partnership with school leaders
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Influencing without authority
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Communication and stakeholder management
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Leadership behaviours and self-awareness
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Organisational culture and employee experience
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Change management and resilience
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Building effective systems and ways of working
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Career development and progression planning
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Managing workload, boundaries and wellbeing
What's Included
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One-to-one coaching sessions
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Personalised goal setting and action planning
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Real-time problem-solving and reflective discussion
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Practical tools, templates and resources
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Leadership and communication development
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Accountability and ongoing support between sessions
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Access to relevant Education PA Network resources
Why Work With Me?
I understand the unique challenges of being an Education PA because I've lived them.
As a Headteacher's PA with over two decades of experience, a certified coach and a CIPD-qualified people professional, I bring together operational expertise, leadership insight and evidence-based people practice.
My approach is practical, supportive and grounded in the realities of education.
Together, we'll focus on building the confidence, capability and influence that help you thrive in your role and make the impact you know you're capable of.
Supporting New Headteachers and Their PA
Starting a headship is one of the most significant leadership transitions in education. Strong support systems matter from day one.
An effective partnership between a Headteacher and their PA can strengthen communication, improve decision-making, create operational clarity and free leaders to focus on strategic priorities.
Drawing on over twenty years of experience supporting senior leaders in schools, I help headteachers and PAs establish effective ways of working that build trust, efficiency and impact.
Your Next Step
Book a Discovery Call
Let's explore your goals, discuss your challenges and discover how coaching can support your professional growth.