Receptionist - Part-Time
King Edward's Witley
Surrey
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive plus benefits
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2022
Job overview
Part-Time, term-time only
As first point of contact within the busy reception hub, the Receptionist/Administrator will provide first-class customer service and a high level of professionalism to all visitors to the school and to all pupils and school employees, at all times remaining an excellent ambassador for the school. The Receptionist/Administrator will provide high-quality administrative and reception support ensuring the smooth running of Reception.
The position would suit a friendly, capable and organised person who wants to be fully involved in the exciting life of a busy boarding school.
Hours of work are part-time, term-time only: Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 2.30pm. Some Saturdays during term-time will be required (with advance notice).
In return, we also offer a pension scheme, staff fee remission at King Edward’s and our partner school Barrow Hills, free car parking and free use of our gym, swimming pool and sports facilities.
King Edward's School is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 400 pupils, around 35% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.
For further details, visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department on HR@KESW.ORG or telephone 01428 686739.
To apply, please click the Apply button to complete the Application Form.
Closing date for applications: Noon, 9th December 2022
Applications will be considered on receipt and early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and offer the position before the closing date.
We are fully committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders’ policy. All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through DBS. Applicants from under-represented groups are particularly welcome.
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About King Edward's Witley
King Edward's Witley is a co-educational boarding and day school for some 470 pupils, around 30% of whom are full or weekly boarders. It caters for boys and girls, with main entry points at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form. Around 31% of students are from abroad, from around 40 different countries. There is a Sixth Form of 98, most of who go on to universities, including Oxford and Camb. At the same time the curriculum is deliberately broad and suitable for pupils of differing abilities. The School has become known for its innovative approach and offers both the International Baccalaureate and A-levels in the Sixth Form.
Further details of the School are to be found in the Independent Schools’ Year Book, or on our website www.kesw.org.
The Area: King Edward’s Witley occupies 100 woodland acres on the edge of Witley, a village on the borders of Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. It is about twelve miles from Guildford and four miles from Godalming. Witley station is on the Portsmouth to Waterloo railway line and the journey from London takes just under an hour by train. The School is 45 minutes by taxi from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The area is a noted beauty spot and the School is surrounded by woodland, heathland and commons. Local amenities include the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford and the School is within close proximity of London and the south coast. There are good shopping facilities in Haslemere, Godalming and Guildford.
Child Protection: King Edward’s Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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