Pre Prep Secretary/Receptionist
Chigwell School
Chigwell, Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive plus benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 30 November 2022
Job overview
Term time/Permanent
Required for January 2023
Chigwell School seeks to appoint an a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and experienced secretary/receptionist for our Pre Prep to provide secretarial and administrative support to the Head of the Pre Prep and the teaching staff. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors to the Pre Prep and for incoming telephone enquiries therefore the emphasis of the role is to provide a professional, friendly and effective welcome to all who contact the School.
This is a busy and varied role that requires previous administrative experience, flexibility and strong organisational and IT skills. An eye for detail is important, as well as the ability to multi-task and prioritise work and be able to meet specific deadlines. Skills in reporting and managing information would be an advantage but not essential.
A calm, welcoming and confident manner is essential as well as maintaining confidentiality.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a first- class school . The Pre-Prep School is set in a purpose-built building located within the heart of the existing Chigwell School site. The School is highly successful academically and also prides itself on nurturing a wide range of skills including drama, music and sport.
Chigwell School offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a supportive working environment. There is a well-developed programme of professional development, pupils are enthusiastic, co-operative and able, and colleagues are dedicated and get on well together. There is a strong sense of community.
For further details and an application form please visit the school website www.chigwell-school.org (Vacancies). Applicants should complete the application form and send to the HR Manager: hr@chigwell-school.org.
The Head of Pre Prep, Mrs Evelyn Gibbs, will be happy to arrange a visit to the school and answer any questions; she can be contacted at the School by telephone 020 8501 6100 or by e-mail to egibbs@chigwell-school.org
Closing date: 30th November 2022
Applications will be considered as they are received so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
Chigwell 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 must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.
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About Chigwell School
Chigwell School is an independent, mixed, Church of England all-through day and boarding school for four to 19-year-olds, located in Chigwell, Essex. The school has just over 1060 pupils.
The school can trace its history back to 1629, when it was founded originally as a boys’ school. It is run as an educational charity, overseen by a board of governors who are also trustees of that charity.
Headmaster
Mr Damian King
Values and vision
Chigwell School’s motto is: “aut viam inveniam aut faciam”, a Latin phrase which means literally, “Either I shall find a way or I will make one". In-keeping with this, the school wants its students to develop a “determined, independent spirit, taking responsibility for themselves, their relationships with others, and the world around us”.
The school defines its mission as aiming to cultivate a learning community that aspires to excellence in all aspects of life, including: spiritual intellectual, moral, cultural, social and emotional aspects.
Chigwell School aims to provide a rounded education in the broadest sense, encouraging pupils to develop and discover talents and interests across and beyond the curriculum in order to help them to play a full part in the life of the school, and go on to make a positive contribution to the world.
The school hopes to be a community in which pupils develop a love of learning and are challenged to think critically, and with creative curiosity, for themselves.
ISI report
“Pupils’ personal development is excellent throughout the school. They are tolerant and appreciate non-material aspects of life. Pupils display maturity and they respect others, regardless of background or personal characteristics. They have highly developed cultural awareness and a developed understanding of British characteristics.”
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