Outdoor Pursuits Administrator
The Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Pro-rata £7,800 based on FTE £21,126
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 21 June 2018
Job overview
The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and well organised administrator to join the Outdoor Pursuits Department.
The role of Outdoor Pursuits Administrator is well-established in the school and supports a varied co-curricular programme which includes the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Adventure Training, Ten Tors and a number of other activities.
The post holder will provide effective and reliable support to the Head of Outdoor Pursuits, the CCF Contingent Commander, Surmaster and the staff i/c the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
This is a busy and varied role and candidates must be flexible, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and work accurately with attention to detail. IT proficiency is required and experience of using databases would be advantageous. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to a strong customer service ethos are essential.
This post is a permanent, part time, term time only role, to include attendance at all INSET days in the school calendar. The hours of work will be 18 per week, Monday – Friday and depending on the work pattern agreed may include an unpaid 30 minute lunch break. The annual pro-rata salary for this post is £7,800, which includes holiday pay. This is calculated based on a full time, year round salary of £21,126.
There may be the opportunity to work extra hours at busy times. The PGS Outdoor Pursuits programme is extremely popular with pupils throughout the Senior School and although prior experience is not necessary, the ideal candidate will have an interest in and enthusiasm for the programmes he / she will support. The current post holder assists as a volunteer with CCF and Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions which take place in the school holidays and at weekends and although this is not a requirement of the role, opportunities for volunteering could be available for a suitably qualified candidate.
The start date will be 1 September 2018.
PGS is committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure DBS check.
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About The Portsmouth Grammar School
Founded in 1732, The Portsmouth Grammar School (PGS) is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2½ - 18 years, situated in the heart of Portsmouth, Hampshire. This thriving school is just a stone’s throw from the Solent and comprises of a Pre-School, Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form, providing the very best education to 1,348 pupils.
Aims and Values
The school aims for member of its community to be both happy and successful, with the purpose of the school to offer an outstanding education that prepares each individual to lead a fulfilled and purposeful life. At the heart of everything is the PGS Core. By being part of the school community, each person aspires to the attributes of curiosity, creativity, courage, commitment, compassion and collaboration.
ISI Report 2022
During an ISI Inspection in late 2022 both the achievement of the pupils, including their academic development and the personal development of the pupils were found to be excellent - the highest possible classification. The Inspection also looked at the School’s compliance with the regulatory standards and requirements. PGS met all the standards required.
Head
Mr David Wickes
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