Deputy Head (Pastoral & Staff Welfare) & DSL

This is a full time, term time (plus one week immediately prior to Autumn term start) role. The hours of work will be 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday. The standard work pattern is 8.00am to 4.00pm, with an unpaid 30 minutes for lunch. There will be some flexibility required for work outside of normal hours, for example during busy times or to organise and attend evening meetings and events.

We are seeking a proactive, experienced PA to support our Deputy Head (Pastoral & Staff Welfare) & DSL. This is a full-time, term-time (plus one week) role to provide proactive, comprehensive and confidential administrative and organisational support across diary management, meetings, visits and school safeguarding requirements., The successful candidate will have proven administrative experience, be highly organised and able to work well independently in a busy office. A proactive and flexible approach to work is important, as is the willingness to work as part of a team.

Excellent organisation skills are also essential to be able to prioritise tasks and work well within a small professional team. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to work flexibly and under pressure. They will be professional and friendly and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills which are critical for effective communication with pupils, parents and staff across the school.

The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. We are very much a family school known for excellent teaching, superb pastoral care and wide-ranging co-curricular opportunities and offer an education across the age range from Pre-School to Sixth Form.