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.

This is a newly created role within the Whole School Office team, which is managed by the Head’s PA and School Office Manager. In this role there will be a particular responsibility for cover and administrative support to the Junior School and day-to-day tasks will be as required by the Head of Junior School. As such the Cover Administrator will play a key role in ensuring that cover is provided for lessons, playtimes, clubs and other activities in the Junior School and will also assist with a variety of other administrative tasks.

This is a part time, term time role. The hours of work will be 20 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The standard work pattern is 7.45am to 11.45am. There will be some flexibility required for work outside of normal hours, for example during busy times.

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.

How to apply:

Candidates are asked to apply using the online form linked to our advert on www.tes.com

The closing date is midday on Friday 20th June 2025 and interviews will be scheduled to take place as soon as possible in the week commencing 23rd June 2025.

Any enquires about the role or how to apply are welcome at recruitment@pgs.org.uk

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and applicants may be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.