Secondary School Secretary Maternity Leave Cover

BSB is a not for profit, inclusive independent international school comprising 1,350 students from approximately 70 countries. Located in the parkland of Tervuren, we enjoy world class facilities set within an inspiring green campus, yet near all the amenities of the university city of Leuven and the capital city of Brussels. But what makes our school an exceptional place to learn and grow, and what really sets us apart, are the relationships we build, the culture of kinship we foster and the pursuit of quality in everything that we do.

We are committed to providing a vibrant and engaging holistic education for our students in a harmonious atmosphere. With everyone learning and working together to inspire success, we have created a thriving community with the notion of ‘one school’ at its heart. By balancing academic endeavour with pastoral care, and classroom-based learning with enrichment opportunities, we provide our students with the best opportunities possible to broaden their aspirations and horizons.

Our curriculum is British based and uniquely adapted to the needs of our international and diverse student body. There is an Early Childhood Centre for children aged 1-3. Our Primary School offers a bespoke enquiry-based curriculum. Students in Year 10 & 11 study for (I)GCSE and BTEC courses. Post-16 students can choose from three internationally recognised pre-university examination courses: English A Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or BTEC. Our Enrichment programme is exceptional, offering over 100 activities per week.

As one of the top performing schools in the world, BSB students go on to attend a wide range of top universities across the globe. We believe that our exceptional student outcomes and top world rankings are really a happy by-product of our unique culture built on care, curiosity and collaboration.

As one of the top performing schools in the world, BSB students go on to attend a wide range of top universities across the globe. We believe that our exceptional student outcomes and top world rankings are really a happy by-product of our unique culture built on care, curiosity and collaboration.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to assist in running the busy Secondary school office and working as part of a wider team.

**Purpose of the role**

To assist with the administration and ensure the smooth-running of all aspects of the Secondary School, supporting students, staff and parents.

**Responsible to**:
PA to the Head of Secondary School. Line managed by the Marketing and Communications Manager as you will be part of the school’s overall Administration Team.

**Responsibilities**
- To provide a warm and helpful reception to all students and visitors as well as a prompt and friendly response to callers.
- To promote good relations with students, staff and parents.
- To provide general administrative support for the Secondary school.
- To take an active role in the emergency procedures as part of the Secondary School team.

**Key Tasks**
- To provide support with monitoring daily registration, student swipe cards and lockers, and covering the Secondary Reception desk.
- To provide administrative support for events, including Progress meetings, parent information meetings, and staff meetings.
- To assist with the administration of student reports.
- To provide support with parental communications.
- To provide support maintaining and updating student records, including follow-up and uploading of student documentation into the school database.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Secretary or other administrative qualification.
- Minimum 3 year’s work experience in administration is an advantage.

**Skills & Qualities**
- Mother tongue level of English and excellent communication skills (Dutch and/or French an asset)
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- High level of customer care, ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult situations
- Self-presentation is warm, attentive and professional
- An optimistic ‘can do’ approach
- Deal positively with pressure and work to deadlines
- Able to relate well with others in a way that is culturally and situationally sensitive
- Able to adapt, be flexible and see more than one way of doing things.
- Organised, self-motivated with excellent time management skills
- Be a good communicator

**The Person**:

- Commitment to the BSB Guiding Statements
- Committed to achieving the best at all times for BSB students
- Belief that in learning and in life more is achieved together than alone
- Committed to the safety and wellbeing of BSB students.

**In return, we offer**:

- a temporary contract (full or part-time considered)
- a learning focused environment with a team of dedicated, well qualified, committed professionals
- outstanding facilities and resources
- excellent professional dev