School Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE USING OUR APPLICATION FORM WILL BE ACCEPTED. Download from https://www.westhouseprep.com/useful-info/vacancies/ *
West House School is seeking a part-time Receptionist and Administration Assistant for afternoons to start as soon as possible. The position will be on a term-time only basis plus two additional weeks to be worked as required during the school holiday periods.The ideal candidate will be an ambassador for the school when meeting parents and other visitors and will act as a first point of contact when visitors arrive.The role will encompass receptionist duties and other school administration tasks to support the smooth running of the school, reporting to the Bursar and working alongside a morning receptionist.
Download an application form and job description from https://www.westhouseprep.com/useful-info/vacancies/
Type of position: Permanent, part-time, term-time only plus two additional weeks to be worked in the school holiday periods as required.Salary: £12,164.35 - £12,603.80 per annum (£25,439.27-£26,358.29 full-time equivalent, £13.01 - £13.48 per hour) according to experience.
Hours of Work: 21.25 hours per week:
During term-time: Monday to Friday 1pm – 5.15pm.During holiday periods: 9.00am - 1.15pm
Holidays: 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, to be taken during school holiday and shut down periods.
Benefits: Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils at West House School Nursery, West House School (for boys) and Edgbaston High School for Girls (subject to normal admissions procedures), eligible to join a Contributory Pension Scheme, free lunch and refreshments, free parking, Employee Assistance Programme including Wider Wallet discount scheme, Bike2Work scheme, enhanced Maternity scheme.
Start date: As soon as possible
How to apply
To apply for this role, forward a completed application form (available for download from https://www.westhouseprep.com/useful-info/vacancies/) and a covering letter, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: recruitment@westhouseprep.com
- PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE USING OUR APPLICATION FORM WILL BE ACCEPTED. *
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 9.00am.
Short listed candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview in the week commencing 19th May 2025.
West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check.A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.
This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or “bind overs”, including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.