Porter

Permanent, Full-Time, Full Year

Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1500 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi-boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.

We are seeking to appoint a Porter to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the front of house element of the School.

The Porters are often the interface between the School and members of the public and parents. As the first member of staff that a visitor meets, they have a very important role to play in presenting the School in the best possible light and should always be professional and act in a polite and courteous manner. They are also a key component of the Facilities Team in preparing the School for day-to-day activities and special events.

The Porters’ hours extend beyond those normally worked by other members of staff, and they, therefore, have a very considerable role to play in security, fire prevention and energy conservation.  Their presence often deters the casual intruder, and in an emergency, they are often the first person on the scene.  

The Porter is responsible, through the Head Porter and Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities to the Director of Estates & Facilities. The position is available from September 2023.

In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including a money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), Employee Discount Club, discounted school fees for the Foundation Schools, membership of a healthcare plan, a range of family-friendly benefits and season ticket loan.

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

For further information about the role and the skills required, see the documents below and the green 'Apply Now' button for the online application form. For any queries, please telephone Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk

Applications will be reviewed daily and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. The school reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and social media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities).