PA to the Headteacher / Publicity and Events
Bournemouth School for Girls, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
17 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 8am to 1pm, Monday to Friday. 25 hours per week. Term time plus inset days, and 2 weeks in the holidays
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £27,711 and £31,586
What skills and experience we're looking for
Knowledge and Skills
Essential:
Qualifications and Experience:
- A minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C or above.
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within an educational environment.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant IT software.
- Practical experience of promotional activities
- Practical experience of social media activities within a business environment
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and external stakeholders.
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Competence in minute-taking and producing accurate records of meetings.
Personal Attributes:
- A proactive and flexible approach to work.
- A high degree of professionalism and personal integrity.
- An understanding of and commitment to the ethos and values of a grammar school.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting the Headteacher and the wider school community.
- Resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Knowledge:
- An understanding of the education sector and the specific challenges and demands of a grammar school environment.
- Familiarity with school management systems (e.g., Arbor) and other educational software is an advantage.
Desirable Criteria
Qualifications and Experience:
- A-Level qualifications or higher education in a relevant field.
- Previous experience as a personal assistant to a senior leader in an educational setting.
- Additional qualifications in office management or related areas.
- Qualification in PR, publicity and events
Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in producing complex documents and presentations.
- Experience in event planning and coordination.
Personal Attributes:
- A willingness to engage in continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- Creativity and the ability to contribute ideas for school improvement and development.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with current educational policies and issues affecting grammar schools in the UK.
- Knowledge of promotional activities, social media and PR
School Ethos and Culture
- To continue personal development as agreed at appraisal reviews.
- To engage actively in the appraisal review process.
- Recognise and respect the need for absolute confidentiality in relation to work content.
- To play a full part in the life of the school community; to support its distinctive aim and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example.
- To carry out other reasonable tasks from time to time as directed.
- To work in a manner that supports health and safety and safeguarding in the workplace.
What the school offers its staff
The post holder will be paid on Grade 8, £27,711 - £31,586 FTE.
26 days annual leave rising to 31 after five years’ service.
Grade point incremental pay structure.
Local government average salary pension scheme.
Company funded health cashback plan and 24/7 on-line GP consultations (typically within 3 hours).
Access to salary sacrifice benefits such as cycle to work, childcare and electric lease cars.
Free use of new and highly equipped gym (conditions apply).
Free parking on site with electric car charging points at a staff preferential rate.
Commitment to safeguarding
Bournemouth School for Girls 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 and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to lmckenzie@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Bournemouth School for Girls
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1209 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Bournemouth School for Girls website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lmckenzie@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk
Bournemouth School for Girls is an 11-18 selective girls’ grammar school and Sixth Form in the heart of Bournemouth. BSG currently has around 1200 pupils on roll which includes those in our Sixth Form.
The school is academically successful, and is currently the highest attaining state school in Dorset and 4th highest in the Southwest region (Sunday Times Good Schools' Guide, December 2022).
The school's vision is: The Best For Our Students, The Best From Our Students and the curriculum in place ensures that students are provided with the best opportunities to prepare them for their future.
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