Deadline is tomorrow

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    7 October 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 22 hours per week, 8.00am to 4.30pm across three days to be agreed at interview

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Scale C/D, Points 3 - 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Administrative Assistant is part of a dynamic and lively team responsible for the provision of an excellent 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 successful applicant will possess first class administrative and word-processing skills within Microsoft Word, together with an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel as the creative production of spreadsheets is an essential part of this role. The postholder will also be confident in learning new software and self-assured in exploring the ability of such software.

What the school offers its staff

Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:

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.
  • Eligibility to join the ‘Blue Light Card’ scheme.

Flexible Benefits

  • Cycle to work scheme

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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About Parkstone Grammar School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1222 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01202 605605

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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