Work Experience and Future Pathways Administrator

Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale C/D, Points 3 - 5 Actual £21,684 to £22,372 gross per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

GENERAL

• The Work Experience Support and Future Pathways Administrator is part of the team responsible for the provision of a general administrative service within the school. The postholder will support and work primarily with the Head of Careers and Employability.

MAIN DUTIES

Co-ordinate Work Experience programme and administer the UCAS application process.

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.
• Specsavers voucher for eye test and amount towards glasses if needed for DSE use.
• Four additional non-teaching days throughout the year, allowing for department planning time.
• Two disaggregated INSET days, allowing for an earlier finish at the end of the Summer term.
• 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
• Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders PGS.pdf - 103 KB (opens in new tab)

Applicant Pack WEX and Future Pathways Jan 2026.pdf - 8.62 MB (opens in new tab)

About Parkstone Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1248 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parkstone Grammar School website
• Email address: recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01202 605605
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkstone-grammar-school

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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