Administrative Assistant
Cumnor House Girls' School
Croydon
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 November 2024
Job overview
About the School - Cumnor House Girls
Cumnor House School for Girls is an ISA (Independent Schools Association) preparatory school in the Croydon area. We accept girls from 4 to 11 years of age. We provide a wide-ranging education both within and outside the classroom, whilst thoroughly preparing girls for the entrance requirements of their senior schools.
Our philosophy is to ensure that each pupil at Cumnor House is given the opportunity to develop not just on an educational level, but also socially. Therefore, our curriculum contains varied subjects and activities, ensuring that every child gets the most out of the time they spend at school.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrative Assistant to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
About the role
To support the Heads PA in the smooth running of the School Office with all Administrative / Office tasks and associated duties. Act as the first point of contact to all visitors to the school providing a professional friendly service. Be a first point of contact for first aid.
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Who we are looking for:
To be considered for this role you will have previous office experience, excellent administrative skills and excellent customer service skills. We would also expect the ability to pay close attention to detail and computer skills including experience of data inputting.
Benefits at Cognita
•Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
•Free lunch provided during Term Time
•School holidays and public holidays / Holiday Allowance
•Free parking on site (subject to availability)
•School fee discount
•Exclusive third-party discounts
•Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 24th November 2024
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.
About Cumnor House Girls' School
Cumnor House School for Girls is an independent preparatory school in Purley, near Croydon in Surrey, for girls aged 4-11. The school was originally part of The Lodge, a co-educational school in Purley. The Cognita group took over management of the school in 2010 and it reopened under its present name in 2011.
Since taking over the school, Cognita has completely refurbished the teaching accommodation and provided a new science laboratory and food technology room. Investment has also been made in new ICT equipment.
Headmistress
Amanda McShane
Values and vision
Cumnor House School for Girls values the way in which all children are unique, and promotes respect for the views of each individual child, as well as for people of all cultures. It aims to foster a love of learning within a structured, broad and balanced curriculum. Teachers strive to develop self-esteem in each pupil, while emphasising individual talents in a wide range of fields, including academic subjects, music, sport, art and drama.
ISI report
“The achievement of the pupils is excellent and successfully fulfils the school’s aims. The pupils have a strong learning ethos, they are highly articulate, they listen carefully, the quality of their writing is of a high standard and the standard of their mathematics is exceptional… Pupils are very successful in their entry examinations to their senior schools and win a large number of academic and other scholarships. The curriculum is most effective in meeting the schools’ aims.”
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