Receptionist and Administration Assistant

West House School is seeking a part-time, term-time only Receptionist and Administration Assistant for afternoons from September 2024. The ideal candidate will be an ambassador for the school when meeting parents and other visitors and will act as a first point of contact when visitors arrive. The role will encompass receptionist duties and other school administration tasks to support the smooth running of the school, reporting to the Bursar and working alongside a morning receptionist.

Download the application pack from www.westhouseprep.com for further information about the role and the school.

Type of position: Permanent, part-time, term-time only.

Salary: £12,799.50 per annum (£23,835.87 full-time equivalent).

Hours of Work: 25 hours per week, term-time only, Monday to Friday 1pm – 6pm.

Holidays: 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, to be taken during school holiday and shut down periods.

Benefits: Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils at West House School Nursery, West House School (for boys) and Edgbaston High School for Girls (subject to normal admissions procedures), eligible to join a Contributory Pension Scheme, free lunch and refreshments, free parking, Employee Assistance Programme including Wider Wallet discount scheme, Bike2Work scheme, enhanced Maternity scheme.

Start date: From 2nd September 2024

How to apply

To apply for this role, forward a completed application form and a covering letter addressed to Jo Robinson, Bursar, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: recruitment@westhouseprep.com

The deadline for applications is Monday 8th July 2024 at 9.00am.

Short listed candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview on 11th July 2024.

West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.  

 This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or “bind overs”, including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.