JOB SNAPSHOT Cover Administrator JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title : Cover Administrator Location : Portsmouth Salary: A GBP 11,103 (pro:rata based on FTE salary of A GBP 26,863) Job type: Permanent, Part Time The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co:educational school located in the heart of historic Portsmouth. The Role We have a newly created Cover Administrator role within our Whole School Office team to provide cover and administrative support to the Junior School in particular on a part time (20 hours per week), term time basis. The hours of work will be Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 11.45am and will include attendance at all Professional Development Days (INSET) in the school calendar. Main Responsibilities * Lead responsibility for cover administration tasks to include: * The processing of leave absence forms and arranging teacher and teaching assistant cover * Arranging emergency cover, providing staff absence reports and absence recording and monitoring using school systems * Assisting in the production of the weekly staff arrangements document * Administrative tasks to include: * Making Junior School room bookings and re:rooming arrangements for events * Co:ordinating Junior School photography, catering and IT bookings for events * Supporting the development of the Academic planner * Administrative support to the Junior School Senior Leadership Team * Assisting in planning for Professional Development Days, planning for staff induction and setting up lesson observations * Assisting in the administration of the performance review system The Ideal Candidate * A good standard of education, with excellent spoken and written English (essential) * Experience of working in a team (essential) * Experience of working with young people in an educational setting (desirable) * Organised with excellent attention to detail * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * A high level of IT proficiency including Microsoft Office with a willingness to learn other software packages, as required * Ability to remain calm in a busy school environment * Ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times * Willingness to undertake all necessary safeguarding and other training Benefits * NEST or Aviva pension scheme * Free use of the schools Sports facilities which include a well:equipped Fitness Centre * Cycle to Work Scheme * Free staff car park * The school is a strong supporter of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for this role please complete an application form via the blue Quick apply button on Tes at the following link where you will also find a full job description: tes/jobs/vacancy/cover:administrator:portsmouth:2228589 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