Administrative Assistant (Curriculum Support)
Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EPThis job expired on 17 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 June 2024 at 9am
Date listed
10 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 20 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 12.00pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,737 to £23,500 FTE
Actual salary
- £10,747 to £11,108 Pay Award pending
What skills and experience we're looking for
General
The Administrative Assistant is part of a dynamic and lively team responsible for the provision of an excellent general administration service within the school office.
The main school office is a busy and active environment. Therefore, to meet the demands of the role, the postholder will need to be adaptable and enthusiastic, able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and able to work on their own initiative.
The postholder will possess first class administration and communication skills with an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. The postholder will also be confident in learning new software and be self-assured in exploring the ability of such software.
Duties of the Postholder
Together with other members of the Office Team, provide an administrative service offering effective curriculum support to teaching staff in the school
Be responsible for effective communications with parents
Provide administration support related to Sixth Form Admissions and support the Sixth Form Team with the organisation and prioritisation of administrative tasks (including subject options)
Act as back up to Main School Admissions as required
Assist the Events Co-Ordinator, members of the Leadership Group and Teaching Staff with the smooth organisation of some school events.
Assist the collation and communication of curriculum-based literature.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members the following benefits
Core Benefits
- A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
- Occupational sick pay.
- Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
- All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
- Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
- Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme through Love Electric
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
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About Parkstone Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1222 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Parkstone Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01202605605
Parkstone Grammar School is an excellent place to work. Staff and students are happy, well cared for and well supported. We place a high priority on staff wellbeing and ensure that there are opportunities to support our staff. From free tea and coffee in the staffroom every day to activities such as Yoga and Pilates which are provided for free of charge. We also have an employee assistance scheme where confidential advice and support is available for staff as and when they need it. The staff wellbeing and workload committee meets regularly with the Headteacher to discuss all aspects of work in school to ensure that we have the best balance possible for staff to thrive.
Arranging a visit to Parkstone Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk.
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