JASSPA Receptionist

From September 2024 

Hours: Term Time Only on Saturdays   

Pay: £15 per hour (Hourly rate is inclusive of holiday pay) 

James Allen’s Saturday School for the Performing Arts is seeking to appoint a new Receptionist on term time Saturdays from 01 September 2024. This is a key role within the team as the Receptionist is the first point of contact for pupils, parents and staff. The post holder will need to be a first-class communicator, who is calm, efficient and well-organised. Availability on term time Saturdays and for 6 Saturday concerts is a prerequisite. See the Jasspa calendar for an average school year. 

The School 

Based at James Allen’s Girls’ School, Jasspa is a school passionate about the performing arts. We offer specialist music tuition in a friendly and vibrant atmosphere on term time Saturdays in Dulwich.  Pupils aged 6-18 can choose any combination of classes from a broad range of instrumental lessons, theory, ensembles and choirs including our Community Choir for adults and pupils aged 13+.  There are 30+ instrumental teachers at Jasspa. 

Jasspa is also the home of South London Youth Orchestra – four orchestras from beginner to advanced level who meet for orchestral holiday courses three times a year. In the summer, winter and spring breaks 300+ music students from across London and the Southeast, come together to work with outstanding tutors and conductors from the profession.  

All Saturday and Holiday courses take place at James Allen’s Girls’ School where we have full access to purpose-built facilities including the Vaughan Williams Auditorium, the Holst Hall and the Junior School. 

Whilst Jasspa is an organisation with the community very much at its heart, we are also a centre of excellence. Quality performing arts education in a positive, nurturing environment is what we do best. 

We offer: 

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK  
• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff  
• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff  
• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning  
• A diverse benefits package including: 
• Competitive salary  
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions  
• Free onsite parking 

How to Apply

We welcome applications from all parts of the community and know that our school is strengthened when staff and pupils feel a true sense of belonging. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements. 

Please visit our website www.jags.org.uk/day-to-day/vacancies/ to download an Application Form. 

Please note that CVs and letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted. 

For further information please contact recruitment@jags.org.uk or contact the Recruitment team on 0208 693 1181. 

Closing Date : Midday on 07 June 2024 

Interview Dates : Week commencing 24 June 2024 

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found. 

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.