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SalaryWe are looking for a really efficient, well organised, self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude to support our Senior Leadership team with the management of the busy school calendar, overseeing events and scheduling planned absences. The role is 5 days a week during term time.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate well to people on all levels with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy. You will need to be able to remain calm under pressure, demonstrate a proactive approach and show initiative for planning and prioritising work. You must be professional at all times.
The ideal candidate will have a high level of confidence to coordinate all aspects of the role, providing high quality administrative, organisational and project management/event management expertise, alongside a practical can-do attitude and real attention to detail.
Previous experience of working in a school would be beneficial.
If you have the relevant experience and passion to work in our wonderful school, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer you a great community in which to work and where ideas are welcomed.
About Oxford High School
Oxford High School is a dynamic and creative school with exceptional academic results.
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
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: Sunday 10 March 2024 at midnight.
Interviews: 18 and 19 March 2024.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. An early application is therefore strongly advised.
The GDST is 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, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online checks.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
