Part Time Administrative Assistant
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.
- 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.