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Receptionist Part time, job share Candidate Information
The King’s
Foundation
Thank you for your interest King’s Hawford. In the Senior School we currently
in applying for the post of educate approximately 880 pupils aged 11 - 18
Receptionist at The King’s in our beautiful city centre campus; at King’s St
School, Worcester. I am Alban’s, circa 170 pupils aged 2 - 11 enjoy sharing our
delighted to have been the extensive facilities on the same site, while, four miles
Headmaster of The King’s north of the city centre campus, at King’s Hawford,
Foundation since September around 240 pupils aged 2 - 11 have an extensive
2020 and I would like to share school site set in delightful rural Worcestershire at
something of the magic that is their disposal. There is one governing body for all
King’s with you. three Schools.
We have a history dating back to the 7th Century I’m looking for a Receptionist who has excellent
and our Foundation has always enjoyed close and interpersonal skills, is welcoming and professional
productive links with the Cathedral. We aim in all with a ‘can do’ attitude and strong administration
things to combine a strong sense of tradition with skills.
a modern and successful approach to learning and
we are especially proud of our friendly atmosphere If you feel you fit this profile, then I very much look
and the excellent relationships between staff and forward to meeting you in the months ahead, and
pupils which do so much to promote learning and – if successful – I can’t wait to enjoy the privilege of
well-being. The King’s Foundation in Worcester working with you in the future.
is a community of three schools: King’s Senior
and our two Prep Schools, King’s St Alban’s and Gareth Doodes
Headmaster and CEO of The King’s School,
Worcester Foundation
History and Campus
There has been a school, or schools, on or near the EYFS inspection. Housed in an elegant Georgian
current Senior School site since the 7th Century. building, the school has impressive facilities,
The modern King’s is in linear descent from the including a sports hall (The Barn), music school,
monastic School, which was an integral part of dance studio, outdoor learning facilities, double-
the Benedictine Cathedral monastery until the decker library bus, heated indoor swimming pool
Dissolution in 1540. Links with the Cathedral have and well-equipped specialist teaching facilities for
always been strong and remain so today. Originally Science, IT and Art. It is set in 23 acres of parkland,
a boarding and day school for boys only, the Sixth which run alongside the Droitwich canal and provide
Form has been co-educational for almost 50 years excellent space for outdoor learning with two forest
and the School became fully co-educational in 1991. School Areas.
Boarding finished in 1999. The King’s St Alban’s
site was acquired in 1953 and King’s Hawford was “King’s Hawford is a school where
purchased in 1996. children climb trees and get muddy.”
The Senior School is made up of a variety of
The Good Schools Guide
buildings displaying the very best of ancient and
King’s St Alban’s
modern architecture. The Classics Department is
housed in the medieval Edgar Tower, whilst the
striking design of the Michael Baker boathouse
won the Royal Institute of British Architects West King’s St Alban’s is set in an idyllic location on the
Midlands Award in 2013. Named after former banks of the River Severn in the heart of Worcester,
Headmaster, Tim Keyes, The Keyes Building, which adjacent to King’s Senior School and Worcester
opened in June 2015, incorporates a sports hall and Cathedral. The bright, welcoming Pre-Prep
fitness centre, a three-storey indoor climbing wall, classrooms complement the Prep School which,
dance and drama studios, Sixth Form Centre and though steeped in history, combines up-to-date
extensive teaching facilities. facilities and technology.
Due to its proximity to the Senior School, King’s St
Prep Schools
Alban’s shares the excellent sport, drama and dance
facilities based there. Within the Prep School site
there is also a 25m indoor heated swimming pool,
King’s Hawford and King’s St Alban’s are very outdoor play and forest school area, adventure
important parts of the King’s Foundation and playground and fully equipped science lab and art
provide the vast majority of pupils at Year 7. studio. Some of the original buildings date back to
the 1750s and the delightful Chapel has provided a
place of worship since 1850.
King’s Hawford “Every bit of space is imaginatively used
to provide outdoor play and activity
King’s Hawford, which has a sizeable nursery, was spaces”.
judged ‘outstanding’ in all categories in its last full
The Good Schools Guide
Receptionist
Role and • Maintaining the reception area to present a
welcoming and efficient environment.
Responsibilities • Receiving incoming mail, sorting and distributing
to relevant staff, dispatching outgoing mail.
The King’s School, Worcester wishes to appoint
two experienced Receptionists to join our busy • Ordering and maintaining stationery supplies,
Senior School Office team, working on a job share stamps and franking materials.
arrangement.
• Maintaining records on the SIMS database and
As first point of contact at the school, we invite maintaining the Staff Contact details list.
applications from those with an unflappable, friendly
and professional demeanour. A willingness to • Undertaking general administrative duties.
develop your own skills and maintain high standards
within this supportive and busy department is • Dealing with lost property queries.
essential.
• Liaising effectively with other members of the
Duties will include: administrative team to provide continuity through
the school day and provide support and cover for
• Dealing with telephone and personal callers in a colleagues during lunch breaks and absences.
professional manner. Handling routine enquiries,
taking messages and directing callers and visitors • Being familiar with the School website and the
to the appropriate department and following up information it relays to parents, for example
queries by telephone or email as necessary. booking forms for holiday clubs and future term
dates.
• Greeting visitors to the School and making
refreshments if required. Ensuring the appropriate • Undertaking additional duties related to the job as
member of staff is informed of their arrival. required from time to time and having flexibility to
provide office and reception cover in the event of
• Ensuring all visitors sign in and out, confirming staff absence.
relevant identification checks have been
completed.
• Ensuring all visitors to the School are aware of
safeguarding and health and safety policies.
Role and
Responsibilities
Essential Skills • Professional, presentable and approachable
demeanour when relating to all members of the
School community and visitors.
• Excellent telephone manner and the ability to deal
with callers and visitors in a calm, friendly and • An enjoyment of working with, and being in the
courteous way. company of, children.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Honesty, flexibility and enthusiasm.
including the ability to relate well to people on
all levels with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy. • Willingness to “roll up one’s sleeves” in an
The need for confidentiality and discretion both emergency.
within the School and the wider community is
understood. Hours of work: The School is recruiting for two
Receptionist roles based on the following job
• Good organisational and administrative skills with share arrangements:
the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Monday to Friday, 8am to 1pm
• Good ICT and typing skills. Monday to Friday, 1pm to 6pm.
• Experience working with SIMS desirable but not Each role is 25 hours per week, term time only.
essential.
Benefits of working at
the King’s Foundation
• We promote the values of mutual respect and • Well-being - Employees have access to the
integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we School’s outstanding sports facilities, including the
are an equal opportunities employer. gym and swimming pool at agreed times.
• You will be joining a highly successful, well- • Private Medical Insurance – staff are able to
resourced School with a warm, welcoming purchase private medical insurance through the
atmosphere and a positive outlook. school in order to benefit from group premium
rates.
• Remuneration - A competitive salary will be
commensurate with the importance of the post • Lunch is provided for employees during the school
and with the experience and qualities of the day.
successful candidate.
• Flu vaccination is offered.
• Pension Scheme - King’s offers an enhanced
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for support • Full use of the School library resources and
staff. services.
• School Fees - There is a generous 50% fee • Yoga and Pilates classes available.
remission for children of employees who attend
Schools in the King’s Foundation (pro-rata for part • Complementary tickets offered for some local
time staff). events i.e. sports matches, theatre tickets.
• Development – You can look forward to a • Free access to Employee Assistance Programme.
genuinely rewarding role as well as career
development and support for professional studies,
if appropriate. Whatever the role we offer excellent
training and development. We are also committed
to promoting from within whenever we can, giving
the chance to build a great future at King’s.
Application Process
All applications will be acknowledged. The closing
date for this post is Monday 31st January. All How to apply
applicants will be notified after the closing date,
whether or not they have been invited to an Candidates should complete the Support Staff
interview. application form available on the vacancies page
of the School website www.ksw.org.uk/careers and
Successful applicants will be advised of the date and email it to the HR Department at
time of the interview. References will normally be recruitment@ksw.org.uk together with a covering
taken up prior to interview and candidates should letter, detailing your relevant experience, and the
be aware that referees will be asked to comment particular qualities and strengths which you would
on a candidate’s disciplinary record and whether hope to bring to the post.
or not the candidate has been subject to any child
protection concerns. Qualification certificates Closing date
(originals not copies) will be required at interview, as for applications: Monday 31st January
will proof of identity.
Interview dates: w/c 7th February
Candidates unsuccessful at interview will receive
written notification. Start date: As soon as possible
The School is required to ensure that the successful The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and
candidate is checked by the Disclosure and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
Barring Service. Details of the School’s policies on expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Applicants will be required to undergo child protection
as well as equal opportunities are available on screening appropriate to the post including checks with past
request. References will be obtained and verified employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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