PA to the Usher

Ref: SCH-MCS-0020

Establishment: Magdalen College School Location: Oxford Salary: Competitive Department: Usher Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 12/02/2025 12:00 Interview Date: Week Commencing 24th February Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 38.75 Weeks per Year: 37.000 Pay Grade: Competitive

The Role

Magdalen College School, founded in 1480, is one of the country’s leading independent day schools.

We are seeking to appoint a PA to the Usher to start as soon as possible. Further details of the position can be found in the attached job pack.

The school’s application form must be completed in full. Please also upload your covering letter addressed to the Master, Miss Helen Pike, to the Application Supporting Information section.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 24th February.

Applicants who only send a CV will be automatically rejected.

Magdalen College School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the school’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation

http://www.mcsoxford.org/

Benefits

Other
Fee Remission	School fee remission is available for permanent members of staff whose sons and/or Sixth Form daughters are offered a place at the school following entrance tests and interviews, and is currently 50% pro rata subject to a minimum FTE of 50%. In addition, 20% fee remission is available pro rata for permanent MCS staff who have daughters attending Headington Rye, subject to a minimum of 50% FTE.
Other Benefits	There is a wide range of benefits available to staff, including a free lunch on days worked. The school has a fully equipped gym which is available for staff use, and staff may also enjoy access to the University of Oxford’s Rosenblatt Swimming Pool. Tennis courts are available, and there is a comprehensive programme of staff sports clubs. Staff also have the opportunity to join choirs and music groups, and to get involved in drama productions.
Pension	Non-teaching staff are automatically enrolled/ can choose to enroll in the school’s contributory Group Pension Scheme. This is a defined contribution pension scheme into which the employee contributes 5% of gross salary and the employer contributes 10%.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent		Essential
Degree or equivalent qualification		Desirable

Skills

Relevant Skills
Show clear commitment to safeguarding children	Essential
Have excellent written and spoken communication skills	Essential
Experience
Previous experience working as an office manager in an educational environment	Desirable