School Assistant

ROLE SUMMARY:

King's College School, Cascais is one of the recent additions to the Inspired Group. The College is currently open to Year 9 and will be opening Year 10 next year. Pupils primarily study the Cambridge International curriculum but will be offering IGCSEs from other examination boards as well. When Year 12 opens in September 2026, the school will be running the International Baccalaureate.

The College has fast established a reputation for excellence in Portugal and is set to become one of the most highly prized education schools not only in Portugal but beyond. Its location in one of the most prized districts in Portugal together with its unrivalled facilities and outstanding staff has led to it’s remarkable growth in its student roll to 704 students this year (a growth of 55% from the previous year).

The College will launch its new boarding provision in 2024. Facilities include provision for up to 50 pupils, all situated within the College walls on a campus above the main secondary building with stunning views of the Sintra mountains and the Atlantic coast. Boarders and boarding staff will have access to the school facilities including a 25m swimming pool, tennis and padel courts, gyms, basketball courts, dance and music facilities and 5G astroturf for multiple sports including football and rugby.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we are designing our growth roadmap and new staff will be able to actively participate in this project.

While this is an organisation committed to academic excellence, we believe that this is only possible if we are also committed to the personal and professional growth of our staff.

To join our team, we are looking for a well-qualified and talented School Assistant to provide administrative support to the Primary Senior and Middle leadership, teachers, technical staff, and pupils to enable the effective delivery of the curriculum and associated activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support to the Primary Senior and Middle leadership, teachers, technical staff, and pupils to enable the effective delivery of the curriculum and associated activities.
• Liaise with, and provide administrative support to, teaching and associate staff.
• Provide administrative support for allocated whole-school tasks.
• Provide support for the academic office in the administration of the timetable, cover, curriculum design and the options process.
• Provide general office duties as required including attendance tracking and follow up.
• To manage pupil enquiries.
• Receive and register requests for cover requirements for illness, trips, internal and public exams.
• Take morning phone calls and check messages for cover needs.
• Arrange room changes for lessons, examinations, study skills sessions, special events etc.
• Administration support for the Heads of Houses including the completion of house lists and registers.
• Assist in the coordination and management of software relating to the tracking and monitoring of pupil welfare.
• Work flexibly, which may include evenings, open days, parents’ evenings and possibly weekends.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Professional, efficient, logical and well organised and committed to achieving outstanding student outcomes.
• Excellent administrative skills, i.e., solid knowledge of general office procedures, proven front desk handling skills, experience in responding to routine letters and emails.
• A positive attitude and approach to change and development.
• Ability to relate to and empathise with pupils and to develop trusting and respectful relationships with them.
• Respect for confidentiality of information concerning individual pupils and ability to use discretion in circumstances of disclosure.
• Confidence with use of ICT.
• A continuous improvement mindset.
• High school certificates or equivalent

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.