School Receptionist
The Harrodian School
Richmond upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2022
- Apply by:
- 10 December 2021
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Receptionist from January 2022. This is a key role for the school and we are looking for a confident, friendly and professional individual who will be a welcoming first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff and pupils. It goes without saying that they will have strong interpersonal skills and an excellent telephone manner and will be able to prioritise tasks efficiently and calmly in this busy, vibrant environment.
The Receptionist also holds responsibility for organising day and residential trips for the Pre-Prep and Prep Schools, checking pupil registers, and liaising with the Housekeeping and Kitchen Teams, amongst other things.
The successful candidate will be required to work every pupil day plus 11 additional days during the school holidays, including staff and Inset days. Working hours will be 07:45 to 17:00. A free school lunch is provided in the school canteen on all pupil days.
Founded in 1993, the Harrodian School is co-educational and set in 25 acres of grounds with excellent facilities. Harrodian offers teachers and students alike a friendly, welcoming and exceptional school environment where classes are small and standards and expectations are high. A sense of fun, a readiness to respond to students’ individual needs and an open approach to problem solving are qualities that we value highly in this dynamic and vibrant school.
How to apply
Please email a covering letter in support of your application, addressed to Ms Chris McCosh, Head of HR, along with a completed application form and full CV, to recruitment@harrodian.com.
Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 10 December 2021
Please note: Early applications are welcome – the interview process may be staged and some interviews held in advance of the closing date if there is a large number of applicants for the role. The school reserves to the right to appoint at any stage of the application process. Only full applications (with all three requested documents) will be accepted.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Harrodian is unable to act as a sponsor for an employment visa.
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About The Harrodian School
The Harrodian School is a mixed, non-denominational all-through independent day school situated in Barnes, South West London. The Harrodian School was founded by Lady Eliana and Sir Alford Houston-Boswell and opened in 1993. The school’s original intake of 65 students has expanded to over 900 students from the ages of 4-18. It offers state-of-the-art facilities, including a music centre, drama studios and expansive grounds.
Headmaster
James Hooke
Values and vision
The Harrodian School wants all students to develop a love of learning in a happy and engaging school environment. Pupils are encouraged to become confident and independent thinkers, and are supported by specialist teachers to provide them with a challenging and stimulating education. The school implements the importance of good manners and consideration for others at all times.
The Harrodian School wants students to feel inspired to excel in all areas of the curriculum, while developing a range of new interests and skills. Music plays a key role at The Harrodian School, who believe that “everyone; pupils and staff should have the opportunity to take part and enjoy music. It is not elitist.. it is for all”. Along with the school’s music teachers, there are 25 visiting instrumental teachers.
Independent School Inspectorate
“Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage have excellent attitudes to learning and are enthusiastic about all elements of their work and play. The vast majority of pupils in the rest of the school have similarly very positive attitudes to their work; behaviour and attendance are good. Pupils are exceptionally positive about the many extra- curricular activities that are offered; participation rates are high”.
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