Afternoon Receptionist / Administration Assistant

Permanent / Part-time 

Actual salary £14,723 p.a. (£22,235 FTE) 

Required for September 2020

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, professional Receptionist/Administrator to provide organisational and administrative support throughout the year. As the first point of contact for parents, students and others, the main function of this role is to welcome visitors to the school and to answer incoming telephone calls, providing a welcoming first impression of our school. 

Ideally this position will be suited to a highly organised individual who is friendly and versatile, this is a busy role and varied by way of the nature of queries. A high level of customer service is required and the ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities in our vibrant school community.

The working hours will be Monday to Thursday 12.30 pm to 5.30 pm and 12.30 pm to 5.00 pm on Fridays, totalling 24.5 hours per week throughout the year.  Out of term time hours will be Monday to Thursday 9.00 am – 2.00 pm, Friday 9.00 – 1.30 pm.

In return we offer:

• Professional development opportunities 

• An opportunity to join our highly academic independent day school set in the heart of St Albans, with very good transport links to central and outer London

• An extensive benefits package; use of gym and swimming pool, free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance

• Competitive salary

Details of the role and application process are available on the school’s website https://www.stahs.org.uk/working-with-us/  

Closing date for applications is 9 am Friday 24 July 2020

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 12 August 2020

The High 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 will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.