Cover Secretary

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 School Office of the Senior School, to work term time only, Monday – Friday 8am -1.30 pm.

Reporting to the Deputy Head (Academic), the successful candidate will support the administration of cover arrangements, timetabling and examinations and will assist the School Office during busy periods.

Candidates must be flexible, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and work accurately with attention to detail. A high level of IT proficiency is required and experience of using databases would be advantageous.

There will be the opportunity to work extra hours during busy periods.

Closing Date: Noon, 23 February
Interviews: w/c 29 February

Early applications are encouraged.

PGS is committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level.

Further information is available on the website at www.pgs.org.uk under the ‘About Us, Employment Opportunities’ section and any queries regarding the vacancy should be emailed to HR@pgs.org.uk or telephone 02392364228.

An electronic application would be preferable, submitted to HR@pgs.org.uk. All applicants should complete a support staff application form, and send a covering letter and full curriculum vitae. Postal applications should be addressed to The Bursar, The Portsmouth Grammar School, High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2LN. Please include email addresses whenever available. All applications should be accompanied by the names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of two referees.