At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our vibrant school community and make a positive impact on students' lives.
- Company: Join Portsmouth High School, part of the leading Girls’ Day School Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, professional development, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a caring community and help shape young minds.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail and proficiency in office software are essential.
The predicted salary is between 20238 - 20238 £ per year.
Portsmouth High School is seeking an Administrative Assistant to work in our school office. Are you looking for a position with the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students and contribute to the smooth operation of our vibrant school community? If you are a team player with a can-do attitude, attention to detail and aptitude for using office software, this role could be for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator looking to work within our friendly school office environment. The successful applicant will join supportive colleagues at both the Prep and Senior schools.
You will put your skills to use in a dynamic educational setting with opportunities for customer service, frontline support, maintaining records, assisting with event coordination and facilitating effective communication.
A shift system is in place during term times to man the reception desk during opening hours. The hours for this role are:
- Monday to Thursdays: 11:45 am to 5:00 pm
- Fridays: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (with a one-hour lunch break)
- Holiday periods: 8:00 am to 12:00 midday
The school offers a range of career opportunities both internally and more widely throughout the GDST network and is committed to staff well-being.
This role will involve daily contact with children. The Administrative Assistant will therefore be engaging in regulated activity and an Enhanced DBS with Barred List checks will be required. All school staff have a responsibility to work in accordance with statutory requirements and GDST Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and procedures.
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