At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our school office with admin tasks, customer service, and event coordination.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Portsmouth High School.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours during term time and holidays, with career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 24330 - 29736 £ per year.
School name: Portsmouth High School
Required from: October 2026
Contract Term: Permanent
Hours: Part Time (28.5 hours pw during term time and 20 hours pw during school holiday periods)
Weeks: Full Year (including school holiday periods)
Salary: GDST Regional Support Grade 2 (£27,132 pa pro rata ie: £20,238 pa)
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
Holidays are taken during school holiday periods and include 1 week at Christmas and 3 weeks during August.
The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
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