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Admin Assistant - Full Time / Maternity Cover - Full-time

Dover Grammar School for Girls, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-4109-210S
  • Posted:11/09/2023
  • Pay:KR 6
  • Start Date:September/October
  • App Close Date:01/10/2023 at 17:00
  • Interviews:tba

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Thank you for your interest in the post of Full-time/ Maternity Cover Administration Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a very busy team at one of Kent’s highest performing grammar schools.

This post requires an innovative hard working individual who is dedicated, diligent and flexible with a good knowledge of Microsoft office and preferably SIMS.  The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in an accurate and effective manner is essential.

If you feel you can meet this criteria then we look forward to receiving your letter of interest and completed application form

We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the closing date should the right applicant apply, so it is advisable to submit your application early.

Information about the school

Dover Grammar School for Girls is a highly successful, friendly, and supportive school. Staff, students, parents and visitors frequently comment on the strength of the community spirit, and the school enjoys a very positive reputation in the local area. Students are encouraged to be aspirational, to develop a lifelong love of learning, and to become well-rounded, happy and fulfilled young people.

Judged Outstanding by Ofsted, the school has also been nationally recognised for the quality of its results. We are significantly over-subscribed every year, being the first school of choice for parents in the area seeking an academic education for their daughters. Boys are accepted into the sixth form.

The school's vision is Building Character, Fostering Respect and Achieving Success. There is a strong tradition of pupils continuing their education to degree-level, with many gaining places at Russell Group universities and Oxbridge.

The school offers a wide and diverse range of extra-curricular activities, including lunchtime clubs, sporting events, dance and drama performances, and European exchange visits. Pupils are given many opportunities to develop as well-rounded individuals, keen to make a positive contribution to society through their chosen career path. Strong pastoral support is provided for all pupils at every stage of their education to make sure they can meet the challenges of growing up in a world which is changing rapidly.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01304) 242400

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.