Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Administrative Assistant to Deputy and Assistant Heads is a varied role and the successful candidate will provide a wide range of admin support for both day-to-day activities and special projects. This is a full time, term time position.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive individual with excellent organisational skills and a great attention to detail. You will be a strong communicator, confident speaking with colleagues, students and parents. You will be able to prioritise well and stay calm in a busy environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the Deputy Head's calendar
- Taking and writing minutes
- Collation of a weekly staff bulletin
- Liaising with partner schools
- Coordinating work experience for students
- Managing our annual careers convention
In return you will receive:
- £26,420 per annum
- Private medical cover
- Complimentary lunch during term time
- Company pension scheme with an individual contribution of 5% and a School contribution of 10%.
- Interest-free loans are available for rail season ticket holders
- Charitable payroll giving scheme
- Free use of school gym at selected times
For a detailed job description and an application form, please register your interest now.
The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.
Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £26,420.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 04/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Administrative Assistant roles across RGS Senior's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,420 - £26,420 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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