We are looking to appoint a dynamic, discreet and meticulous person to join a supportive, caring and professional team, providing support to the Headteacher and managing the admissions and pupil registers to ensure they are fully compliant.
The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, be highly organised and good with people, have strong communication and literacy skills, the ability to prioritise and multitask efficiently and a solid experience of working with IT, including Microsoft applications and database management. The role requires discretion and tact alongside a willingness to be an active part of a busy prep school environment.
We invite applications from candidates with an ‘I can and I will’ attitude to contribute further to standards of excellence, who love children and aspire to work in a happy and fulfilling environment. An affinity with independent schools would be an advantage, but experience of working within the sector is not a requirement.
Vacancy is commencing as soon as possible.
This is a term-time position of 27.5 hours per week with some additional weeks in the school holidays (a total of 40 weeks per year). Hours of work during term time to be agreed but they will be between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday, although flexibility may be required and some weekend or evening work may be required on occasion to support school events. Hours to be worked during the school holidays can be more flexible but need to be based on the needs of the school.
Salary up to £17,556.
Benefits:
For more details about the role, please look at our Candidate Pack
Job Description
Support the school’s growth and development by management the registration process and to ensure that the register of pupils is up to date and compliant.
To support the Headteacher by helping to maximise productivity and increase efficiency.
Relationships
The post holder is directly responsible to the Headteacher and works closely with the School Business Manager, Marketing Manager, School Secretary and fellow office staff.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
St Faith’s Prep School,
5 The Street,
Ash,
Kent,
CT3 2HH
Applicants should apply using the Wishford Schools Application Form 2023 and email this to hr@wishford.co.uk
St Faith’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo appropriate pre-appointment child protection screening.
Wishford schools are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.