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

Dover Grammar School for Girls, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-4109-220S
  • Posted:01/12/2023
  • Pay:KR 6
  • Start Date:January / February
  • App Close Date:15/01/2024 at 14:00
  • Interviews:18th January 2024

Advert

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 proud of its welcoming, inclusive and caring community; relationships between students and staff are very strong and support this. We are an innovative school, where staff’s workload and wellbeing are central to everything we plan, ask and do – we are a school that puts our staff first. The ethos and culture of the school was captured perfectly during our most recent inspection (March 2025):

“There is a caring and supportive ethos throughout the school.”

“This school is well led.”

“Leaders are aware of, and sensitive to, staff’s workload and well-being”

“Staff appreciate the professional development they receive and know their work is valued.”

“[staff] feel well supported and are happy and proud to work at this school.”

Our commitment to staff wellbeing, workload and working conditions is supported by:

  • Access to StaffCareServices Support Line 24/7 for all staff. This includes access to the Wisdom app and counselling sessions for any staff member that requires this

  • Senior Leaders are trained Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders) and there is a commitment to have at least 10% of staff trained as MHFAiders by 2028. This is to mirror the commitment made by MHFA England.

  • Flu vaccinations offered to all staff in the Autumn (October and November)

  • Consultation with all staff on whole school decisions (e.g. whole school calendar)

  • Continued Professional Development for both teachers and support staff

Dover Grammar School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, so the interview will include questions relating to child protection. Members of the interview panel have undergone Safer Recruitment training. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS check will be required prior to appointment.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Kim Corby
  • Address:Frith Road, Dover, Kent, Dover, Kent, CT17 0RB
  • Telephone: 01304200385
  • Email: kimcorby@dggs.kent.sch.uk

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.