We are seeking to appoint an experienced part-time receptionist to provide a professional and welcoming first point of contact to visitors to the school.

Description

Summer Fields is a boarding and day school for approximately 335 boys aged 4 to 13 years. The school is situated in Summertown, two miles north of the centre of Oxford and has 70 acres of superb grounds. Summer Fields has always held a strong academic tradition and each year boys pass Common Entrance and regularly win major scholarships to the top Public Schools in the country.

We are seeking to appoint a Part-time School Receptionist to provide a professional and welcoming reception service to all visitors to the Prep School and to carry out an extensive variety of administrative duties. Acting as the primary point of contact between the school and its parents and visitors, the ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, good personal presentation, a pleasant and confident manner with a well-organised and methodical approach. Written and verbal communications skills are important along with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure. The term-time working hours are 8:00 to 17:00 with a one-hour lunch break.

The working days are Wednesday to Friday plus occasional Saturday mornings during term-time. However, there is the possibility to negotiate working hours on Wednesdays at interview. The hours during school holiday periods are from 09:00-17:00.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a prestigious independent school in a beautiful location in Summertown. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, an employee assistance programme, lunch during term-time, swimming club membership and free parking.

Application Procedure

Please apply by providing the following:-

• A fully completed application form, including contact details of at least two referees.
• A cover letter explaining your previous experience relevant to the position.
• If you have a CV you wish to send, please do so, however a completed application form with full details of your employment history must still be provided.

We have not specified a deadline as we will consider each application as it arrives. If you would like further details please call the HR Assistant on 01865 459235. Applications should be emailed to recruitment@summerfields.com.

The school is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Summer Fields does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff 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.