PA to DFO and Administrative Assistant

Oxford High School is seeking a highly organised and self-motivated PA to support the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) and to provide general office administration as part of our busy office team.

As the PA to the DFO you will provide support on a daily basis from diary management to on-demand and project work. You will be the first point of contact for health and safety administration ensuring records are complete and up to date as well as assisting in a range of tasks from across the support functions of the school. You will also assist in providing a general administrative service to support the smooth running of the school which is efficient and customer-focused.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as first class organisational and administrative skills. You will also need to be able to remain calm under pressure, work to tight deadlines and maintain confidentiality at all times. Prior administration experience is essential. 

If you have the relevant experience and passion to work in a leading independent day school, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer you a great community in which to work where ideas are welcomed. Oxford High School is Oxford’s oldest girls’ school and provides a vibrant, dynamic and creative environment for staff and pupils alike.

About Oxford High School

Since its foundation over 140 years ago in the heart of Oxford’s historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education. 

As well as our commitment to girls’ education, we are committed to investing in our staff’s personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the GDST network.  

As part of the Girls’ day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities

• Training grants for qualifications

• Generous pension schemes

• Free life assurance benefit

• Free school lunches

• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 9 am Wednesday 10 July 2019.

Interview Date: Monday 15 July 2019.

Oxford High School and the GDST (Charity No 306983) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.