REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: COMBINED CADET FORCE GRAMMAR SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Role commences April 2021

REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL In the school’s academic culture of intellectual freedom, the structure of the curriculum means that students receive a strong grounding in core subjects but can elect to pursue Alderman Henry Smith founded Reigate Grammar any area of interest. In the elective curriculum, one School in 1675. For over 345 years, young people student may learn to trade stocks while another deepens have been educated on the same site, in the heart their understanding of French literature. It is a challenging of Reigate, an historic market town in the east of and balanced education, equipping students for the at the foothills of the in an opportunities and demands of their future lives and allowing area of outstanding natural beauty. them to explore their personal passions.

RGS is a leading HMC independent co-educational day The first line of the school’s most recent ISI report asserts school. It is a highly successful, happy and exciting school, that ‘the quality of the students’ achievements and learning which aims to provide a broad and balanced education to is exceptional’: the first co-ed day school to achieve this rare boys and girls that will prepare them for the modern world. accolade. RGS’ approach to teaching and learning melds Like the school song, To Be a Pilgrim, we emphasise to all expert teaching knowledge with a modern, innovative our students that they are on a journey of noble purpose, approach to pedagogy with a judicious use of technology. to have an impact and to make the world a better place. Inspirational and personalised teaching and learning is at the We aim to educate the whole child and offer a broad range centre of the vision and requires expert teachers. The school of experiences for all. We are an inclusive school and, built is one of a small number of world-class schools to have been upon the vision of our founder, are committed to social a global pioneer in High Performance Learning, focusing on mobility and the provision of bursaries through wider the development of global citizens, advanced performers access and a supportive Reigatian community. and enterprising learners.

Outcomes at the school are world-class with 96% of A Level Good Schools Guide 2019 “Happy Kids Great Results” entries graded A*, A or B, with the typical Reigatian securing three A grades. On average, 97% of RGS students go on to Reigate Grammar School caters for over 1050 students Oxbridge, Russell Group and other top universities and aged 11 to 18. Another 600 students are educated at medical schools. In 2019, RGS was named Independent School Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School and of the Year for Wellbeing and Pastoral Care at the TES , RGS’s junior and nursery schools – both Awards – the most important element of any great education. recently shortlisted for UK Independent Prep School of the In that same year, we also received the award of School of the Year. RGS offers the very best academic education with Year for Community Outreach and most recently, in October equal prominence placed on the arts, sport and a rich 2020, Reigate Grammar School was named Public School extra-curricular programme. RGS has a distinctive of the Year by Tatler, the school Oscars. educational philosophy and a strong ethos of pastoral care underpinning a well-rounded education. The House system Shaun Fenton, Headmaster, acknowledged as one of the has some clearly defined aims: for everyone to feel part of outstanding educational leaders in this country, was a team; to allow leadership to be nurtured; talent to shine; elected Chairman of HMC in 2018-2019 and most recently confidence to surge; teamwork to flourish; and competitive awarded the OBE by Her Majesty the Queen for Services spirit to develop. to Education. REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

CCF AT RGS

The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is an extra-curricular • Transport cadets or kit using school vehicles department of the school providing a wide variety of activities • Assisting with issuing kit and uniform and leadership opportunities. We have Royal Navy, Army and • Assisting with maintaining all CCF stores and office RAF sections as well as a Corps of Drums. The opportunities • Checking equipment and uniform supplies and ordering available to students in the CCF are broad including water when required sports, shooting and flying lessons. Whilst the CCF • Recording the issue of kit and uniform programme in schools is supported by the Ministry of • Undertaking any other tasks/duties as may be reasonably Defence, it is not a recruiting organisation. required

Applicants for the role of Administrative Assistant (CCF) do The Administrative Assistant will report to the Contingent not need to have any prior experience or knowledge of either Commander and work in conjunction with the School Staff the CCF organisation or the forces. An interest in the Instructor. outdoors may be an advantage but is also not necessary. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS An administrative assistant is a key role within a school with a The Administrative Assistant will demonstrate competence in wide range of responsibilities. A good RGS administrative the following areas: assistant is flexible, hands-on and willing to help where • Relationships: Maintain positive working relationships with needed. The role is not limited to typing, answering the others, both internally and externally telephone or filing: it will evolve with time and will change • Communication: Excellent oral and written from day to day. The successful applicant will require initiative communication skills and the ability to work both independently, with staff of all • Needs Assessment: Anticipate, understand and respond levels as well as with parents and students. to the needs of members and other clients to meet or exceed their expectations The support provided by the administrative assistant is directly • Teamwork: Work co-operatively and effectively with linked to the quality of experiences for students in this others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions extra-curricular area. to enhance organisational effectiveness; ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary CORE TASKS OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT • Organisation: Excellent time management skills; attention • Formatting all communication in preparation for to detail; the capacity to prioritise by assessing situations distribution to determine urgency; ability to develop a work schedule, • Liaising with cadets and their parents set goals, create/implement actions plans and monitor • Liaising with other school departments progress towards goals; and ability to make clear, timely • Assisting with the organisation of trips and other events, decisions including the preparation of paperwork, booking facilities and transport when applicable EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Assisting with post trip admin, recording petty cash, • Computer skills and knowledge of relevant software qualifications and attendance • Knowledge of operation of standard office equipment • Assisting with the preparation of kit for weekly training, • Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and trips and events systems such as filing and record keeping • Assisting with maintaining the school and CCF databases • Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office • Accompanying teachers and students on some trips and management weekend training • The candidate should hold a full UK driving licence REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICATIONS • Non-teaching staff at Reigate Grammar School are Applicants are asked to complete the Support Staff remunerated according to our own salary scales. Application Form and Supplementary Form (which are Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and also available on our website) and send them with a experience. supporting statement together with a CV addressed to Dawn • This is a part time, term time only appointment. Holmes as soon as possible and by 9.00am on Tuesday 6 • Hours of work will be a minimum of 20 per week April 2021 at the latest. Applications will be considered in the but are negotiable based on applicants skills and order in which they are received, and the school reserves the requirements. right to make an appointment prior to the closing date. • There may be a requirement for the applicant to attend activities, weekend training and trips. Reigate Grammar School is committed to ensuring that the • Employees are entitled to join the School’s Pension privacy of applicants and employees is protected. The School Scheme. Privacy Notice is available on the school website and is • Lunch is provided free of charge during term time. included in the application pack and sets out how the school • All staff have access to the school swimming pool and uses and protects any personally identifiable information that fitness room at designated times, free of charge. is collected as part of the recruitment process. • Successful applicants will be required to make an enhanced disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Within your application letter we would be grateful if could Services and to complete an Online Pre-Placement indicate where you saw this position, whether it was from the Medical Questionnaire. TES Publications, the TES Online, Indeed or Fish4Jobs or another source. SAFEGUARDING Reigate Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Interviews promoting the welfare of children and young people and with senior staff will explore each candidate’s ability to expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants perform the duties of the post, subject knowledge, ability to should read the school’s safeguarding policy (available on relate appropriately to pupils and colleagues, organisational our website) and are required to declare any criminal and pastoral skills, and willingness to contribute to the school convictions, cautions or disciplinary proceedings related to community. young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including Applications should be addressed to the head of Human checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Resource and sent (by letter or by email) to: Barring Services. Full details are given on the application form. Mrs Dawn Holmes Head of Human Resources EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Reigate Grammar School Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities Reigate Road employer and welcomes applications from appropriately Reigate qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, RH2 0QS sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, 01737 222231 religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed [email protected] against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. RGS Website: www.reigategrammar.org REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

REIGATE: SCHOOL LOCATION

The RGS campus is on its original 1675 site in the historic market town of Reigate within an area of outstanding natural beauty and just 32 minutes from central London by train. Adjacent to junction 8 of the M25 London orbital, it is only a 20-minute drive to Gatwick Airport and 40 minutes from London Heathrow.

The school benefits from excellent facilities, including: • A new £8m Sixth Form and Learning Resource Centre at the heart of the campus • 32 acres of sports ground including a hockey centre with two floodlit all-weather pitches, rugby, cricket and football pitches • Swimming pool • New drama studios • Music school

The school is currently within the planning phase for the construction and development of a state-of-the-art sports centre on the town centre campus.

Having the complete set of alluring attributes makes Reigate one of the most desirable places to live in Britain. The Sunday Times REIGATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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