Junior School Secretary Part-Time, Term-Time
The Mount School York
York
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 June 2018
Job overview
The Mount School York, a leading academic independent day and boarding school comprising of a Senior School for girls aged 11 to 18 and a Junior School for girls and boys aged 2 to 11, requires as soon as possible:
JUNIOR SCHOOL SECRETARY (Part-Time, Term-Time Only)
We are currently seeking to recruit a Junior School Secretary. The role will involve providing personal assistance to the Head of Junior School and secretarial support to the wider Junior School staff. Excellent secretarial, organisational and IT skills are essential as is the ability to communicate and write well, with an excellent command of the English Language.
This is a part-time, term-time only role, working the equivalent of 35 weeks per year. The hours of work are 22.5hrs per week, 4.5hrs per day, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 1.30pm (can be negotiated), with the need to be flexible on occasions and to work extra hours some weeks when required, e.g. for Open Events.
The Mount School is set in 16 acres of beautiful grounds located ten minutes’ walk from York’s historic centre and the main railway station.
The Mount School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For information and an Application Pack email jdealtry@mountschoolyork.co.uk or call 01904 667500.
The closing date for applications is Friday 22 June 2018 (9.00am).
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 26 June / Wednesday 27 June 2018.
About The Mount School York
The Mount School York is a high achieving day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18. We are leaders in educating girls and understanding their needs, inspiring confident young women, enabling them to believe nothing is beyond their reach.
Creating an environment where every girl is valued, enabled to flourish and given the confidence to know they can achieve is at the heart of The Mount School ethos. Mount School girls learn to think for themselves, developing both resilience and empathy. Girls grow at their own pace, free from pressures to conform, they become self-assured and happy young women with the ambition and confidence to succeed.
In our last ISI Inspection, The Mount School was judged to be excellent for both ‘pupils’ academic and other achievements’ and ‘pupils’ personal development’, excellent being the highest grade achievable. The inspectors commented on the ‘exuberantly confident’ girls and the ‘sense of empowerment’ they exhibited. They also noted on the ‘ethos of tolerance and care for others found throughout the School’, an ethos permeating form our Quaker Heritage.
Our bespoke and engaging curriculum is tailored to motivate and enthuse girls from Early Years to Sixth Form. Girls are given a strong foundation of knowledge and a variety of learning. Within our inspiring all-girls community each girl develops to her full potential. Pupils learn to think independently, and discover their passions, leaving them ready to make a positive contribution to our changing world.
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