Receptionist / Administrator
Bishop Challoner School
Bromley
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 January 2020
Job overview
Receptionist / Administrator required from February 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Bishop Challoner School, founded in 1950, is in the London Borough of Bromley. It is a Catholic, independent, day school for girls and boys from 3 to 18 years, welcoming all faiths.
We are seeking to appoint a friendly and approachable person who is highly organised with exceptional customer service skills to join the office team at Bishop Challoner School. The successful candidate will understand that as the first point of contact for all visitors to the school, being an excellent marketer with good interpersonal and communication skills is a key aspect of this role. The successful candidate will have experience of working in an office and have excellent IT skills. A very good telephone manner, ability to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail are essential.
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The is a term time only position (plus 20 additional days to be worked in the holiday).
Previously applicants will be considered alongside any new applications.
Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible. This is a full time post but part time applications will be considered.
Closing date is 21st January by 12.00 noon. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 27th January.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children, and child protection screening will apply to this post.
About Bishop Challoner School
- Bishop Challoner School
- 228 Bromley Road, Shortlands, Bromley
- Kent
- BR2 0BS
- United Kingdom
Bishop Challoner School is a Catholic, independent, co-educational day school for 3 - 18 year olds. The school exists to provide a broad and challenging education within a caring and secure environment. the partnership of teachers, pupils and parents creates a supportive community within which girls and boys are able to grow to their full potential so that they become confident, responsible and caring members of the society.
In a rapidly changing world, it is their aim to keep pace with the latest developments, whilst retaining some of the more traditional methods.. They never lose sight, however of their ultimate objective, which is to produce well qualified young men and women whose Christian ideals fit them to take their place in society
MISSION STATEMENT
Through faith and a broad education, Bishop Challoner School strives to develop and nurture each child’s unique talents. To Live, Love and Learn like Christ and fulfil their true potential in an ever changing world.
Our School Values
As a school we seek to live out the values of Jesus Christ and these values are integral to the way we operate as a school. We expect them to be promoted through words and actions.
● Community and service ● Happiness ● Love
● Celebrate diversity ● Honesty ● Respect and responsibility
● Faith and spirituality ● Justice ● Trust
● Forgiveness
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
At Bishop Challoner we aim to:-
• recognise each individual as a unique part of God's creation and respect the human dignity of all members of the community;
• encourage each pupil to achieve his or her full potential in all areas including academic, creative, emotional and physical;
• celebrate and value personal success and achievement in all areas;
• provide a balanced curriculum which is responsive to and supportive of all needs and aspirations, fostering both intellectual curiosity and academic achievement;
• create a positive and supportive environment where high expectations are the norm;
• provide high quality teaching by well qualified staff in a disciplined working environment; and
• develop a social conscience towards all members of society - locally, nationally and globally.
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