Office Assistant
Herne Hill School
South London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary depending on the candidate's experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 27 August 2024 (or at an earlier date to be agreed)
- Apply by:
- 28 April 2024
Job overview
We have a unique full-time opportunity to join our amazing team for a friendly and efficient all-rounder to contribute to the smooth running of the School Office at our happy school.
Although the position is a fixed term maternity cover through the end of the next academic year (until early July 2025), there may well be an opportunity for subsequent permanent employment in that or a similar office role.
The role requires someone who:
- has excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills (over the phone and in person);
- is naturally precise and pays attention to detail; and
- enjoys the buzz of a lively, fun and fast-moving school office environment.
In other words: a positive and smiley ‘doer’ who demonstrates a mature and responsible attitude at all times and can keep calm in stormy moments.
We offer a uniquely friendly and supportive environment, a strong established team, well-resourced facilities and competitive salaries.
Please visit the "Work with us" page of our website for further details, including the job description and person specification. To apply, please download the application form and, once completed, email it to enquiries@hernehillschool.co.uk.
The application submission deadline is end of day Thursday 25 April 2024; early applications are welcome and encouraged.
Herne Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
About Herne Hill School
Herne Hill School is a well-established independent Pre-Preparatory and Pre-School in South London. It is the largest stand-alone independent school in the country focusing exclusively on Early Childhood Education for two-year-olds through to Year 2.
Since its foundation in 1976, it has had only one purpose: providing young children with the best possible start for a successful and balanced academic life. There are about 300 pupils on roll, split into the Kindergarten at our new, dedicated and state-of-the art site at 99 Herne Hill, which then feeds into Pre-Reception, Reception, Year 1 and ultimately Year 2 classes at our main site at 127 Herne Hill.
There are approximately 70 staff members (about 25 teachers and peripatetic instructors, 40 teaching assistants and five support staff), who are overseen by the Headteacher, Ngaire Telford, and the Director/Proprietor, Dominik Magyar. Everyone works towards fulfilling our common purpose:
“At Herne Hill School, we prepare young children for life …
by providing the finest individual education …
… based on a bedrock of love and care.”
The school’s ethos of Love ∙ Care ∙ Excellence encapsulates our commitment to excellence and our belief that love and care are prerequisites for a top-quality education. The school’s atmosphere lives this philosophy. It is a caring, friendly, fun, supportive and well-resourced environment conducive to optimal learning and development.
Our website and the last ISI inspection report, which can also be found there, provide a good overview of our values, approach to teaching and learning and modus operandi.
Candidates who would like to see more detailed information on the school’s provision and daily life can email our Registrar Catherine Ross at enquiries@hernehillschool.co.uk to request access to the password-protected Prospective Parent Area on our website.
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