Receptionist & PA to Deputy Head (Maternity Cover)

Executive Mandate Specification

We are looking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Receptionist and Personal Assistant at Thomas’s Kensington. Candidate must hold a current first aid certificate or be willing to undertake the necessary training to gain the qualification. The post holder will also be expected to take on secretarial office duties to ensure the smooth running of the school office.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm (8.00am to 4.00pm during school holidays). School holidays are covered by the admin team on a pro rata basis.

Some occasional evenings as required by the Head (e.g. Schools Fair).

Holiday entitlement: 6 weeks holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays. NB Holidays may not be taken during term time.

Competitive salary and conditions are offered.

A brief letter of application, curriculum vitae and a completed and signed application form should be addressed to the Head, as soon as possible and sent to kenjoinourteam@thomas-s.co.uk

For further details go to the Thomas’s London Day Schools website: www.thomas-s.co.uk/joinour-team/ or email: kenjoinourteam@thomas-s.co.uk

Closing date: Applications will be considered upon receipt. An early application is strongly encouraged.

Interview date: Interviews will be upon receipt of applications

Start date: May 2023

Thomas’s London Day Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures. All posts are subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and personal specification.

For details of the checks which will be undertaken as part of our recruitment process, please see our Recruitment Policy which can be found here www.thomas-s.co.uk/policies/under the ‘Thomas’s Policy’ tab.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £33,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TLDS.KEN-RPADH0523

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship