Withington Girls’ School, The Sunday Times’ North-West Independent School of the Decade 2021, is looking for an experienced part-time School Administration Assistant and Receptionist to join outstandingly successful independent day school for girls

Description

The Administration Team plays an integral role in the operation of Withington Girls’ School, working closely with teachers and the Senior Leadership team, as well as other stakeholders including prospective and current parents, alumnae and the local community. The appointed School Administration Assistant and Receptionist will undertake a range of administrative duties and have excellent inter-personal skills, high levels of customer service, work calmy under pressure and have an enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude.

Further information about the role - including duties, hours and pay can be found in the job pack.

If you would like to apply for the role of School Administration Assistant and Receptionist, you will need to complete the School’s application form and submit this along with a covering letter to:

Email: recruitment@wgs.org

Please note that only applications using the School’s application form will be considered.

Closing Date: 8am, Monday 21st September

Interview Date: As soon as possible thereafter

Withington Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

Withington Girls’ School is an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses.

We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions, and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best.

Our school is dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.