Head's PA and Office Manager
Duke of Kent School
Surrey
- Salary:
- Dependent on experience and qualifications
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 27th August 2024
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2024
Job overview
Full-time, term-time only (plus INSET days and 15 additional days)
We seek to appoint a Head’s PA and Office Manager to join Duke of Kent School on a permanent basis, to commence 27th August 2024. Role is full-time, term-time only plus INSET days and 15 additional days.
The post holder will provide high level and confident administrative support to the Head. As Office Manager, they will oversee the reception team and “front of house” to ensure a warm welcome to visitors and others whilst operating at the highest professional standards.
This role would suit someone with strong organisational skills who has experience working in a similar role. The ideal candidate will have the ability to build and form working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues, and will enjoy working as part of a team.
Refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Closing date: 24th May 2024
Application is by School Application Form only and should be submitted electronically by email to Rachel Harris (Head of HR) at rharris@dokschool.org.
Early applications are advised as applications will be reviewed on receipt.
Duke of Kent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees and volunteers 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.
Attached documents
About Duke of Kent School
Duke of Kent School is a thriving co-educational independent School near Guildford, in the Surrey Hills, with 340 pupils on roll from Nursery to GCSE.
Head
Mrs Sue Knox
Values and vision
Duke of Kent School strives for excellence, expects and celebrates effort, nurtures well-being and presents challenge. Our size allows each pupil to be known and cared for as an individual.
Every pupil at Duke of Kent School is known as an individual. This means the school can provide each child with the right balance of challenge and support, to enable maximum achievement.
The School has undergone considerable change in the past 13 years, transforming itself from a Prep to a through school, and growing quickly to its current roll of 340 pupils. Key entry points are Nursery, Year 3 and Year 7. Pupils leave at the end of Year 11 to a wide range of local colleges and sixth forms in the independent and maintained sectors.
Our teaching team is made up of experienced, well qualified and highly motivated teachers who have chosen to join our small community where they have a big impact. A dedicated and comprehensive operations staff team supports the teaching team. Across both support and teaching areas, the School currently employs approximately 100 staff (both full-time and part-time). We are also complimented by a team of committed local Governors with broad expertise.
We have a growth mindset, operating on the principle that all learners can, when properly challenged and supported, achieve extraordinary progress. Our focus is on achieving personal best in every aspect of development. We expect, and celebrate effort.
We expect all members of the community to exercise tolerance, kindness, respect and empathy. We value diversity and pursue equal opportunities for all.
The School has an inclusive ethos and we are proud of meeting the needs of pupils across a broad range of academic ability. We seek to enable each pupil to achieve his or her potential, to address challenges and to develop interests and aptitudes.
ISI report
“Pupils’ learning experiences are considerably enriched by an excellent range of extra-curricular activities. A popular programme of after-school clubs provides a rich vein of worthwhile activities. Competitive sport is particularly well developed, with regular fixtures taking place.”
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