VACANCIES
Not many schools have the privilege of working with such small class sizes but at The King Alfred School we cap our classes to a maximum of 18 pupils. Many teachers have described our setting as a teacher’s dream!
We are growing at a fast pace and will soon be be recruiting for the next academic year.
If you are a talented teacher who shares our school values, do not delay in contacting us to express your interest. If you know someone who would be a perfect fit for our school, please let them know we are recruiting.
Vacancy: Receptionist for September 2024 Start.
Overview: An exciting opportunity to join a new independent school that is going into its fourth year of operation. The King Alfred School has a strong sense of community and purpose. Our growing school now requires higher administration needs and we now need to recruit more team members.
Description: This position offers a unique opportunity to revive the long-lost heritage of Classical Christian Education in England by joining a team of enthusiastic parents and teachers to help establish the country’s first Classical Christian school. Our ideal candidate will be someone who has worked in customer service before in a public facing role. We are looking for someone who has a good telephone manner and who presents professionally at all times.
This position is part time (2 days a week) The receptionist is the first person prospective parents, existing parents and our stakeholders are greeted by, so it is therefore imperative that this person represents our school well.
Salary and hours: £12 per hour. 2 days a week, days to be decided. 8am - 3:30pm tbc. (Monday - Friday) 37 weeks per year. One year contract subject to a successful term’s probation.
Holidays: The contract is term time, pay will be staggered over 12 equal monthly payments.
Responsibilities:
● Answering the phone, taking messages, handling admissions enquiries, parent enquiries, dealing with contractors, deliveries and liaising with the department for education and others.
● Keeping an up to date attendance and absence record and pupil data.
● Accounting and bookkeeping, uploading receipts to quickbooks and keeping a record of bank statements and invoices.
● Collecting post and making trips to the post office.
● Ordering stationary and ensuring essential stock is always maintained.
● Signing guests in and out.
● Welcoming visitors and offering refreshments.
● Writing letters and sending emails out to various parties.
● Helping staff with teaching resources.
● The role will also include break and lunchtime duties and depending on agreed hours may also include running an afterschool club tbc.
Person specification: As The King Alfred School is a school designated as having Christian character, there is an occupational requirement that the candidate must be a practising Christian. The King Alfred School is pioneering classical Christian education in the United Kingdom; therefore, it is imperative as the flagship school that we have a strong team of staff that have high standards and model the Christian virtues we wish to develop in our students.
Essential attributes:
● Possesses suitable qualifications.
● Has a strong work ethic with a can-do attitude.
● Can demonstrate initiative and is resourceful.
● Has an eye for detail and is organised.
● Excellent communication and people skills.
● Is presented well and has a good level of English language skills.
● Acts as a team player and is willing to support others.
● Knowledgeable in customer service and has the willingness to learn.
● Demonstrates good biblical knowledge and applies it to everyday life.
● Genuinely loves and cares for students.
● Promotes high standards of expectations for students.
● Committed to the safeguarding of children
Statement on Safeguarding: The King Alfred School is committed to the wellbeing, welfare and safeguarding of all our children. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal record check with the DBS, as well as other relevant checks.
Apply: Please apply for this position by emailing the Headteacher with a brief covering letter and to request an application form to the email address: hbowen@kingalfredschool.co.uk with the re: Reception Vacancy.
Closing Date: Sunday 7th July
Interview Date: Tuesday 9th July
Vacancy: Cleaner for September 2024 Start.
Overview: An exciting opportunity to join a new independent school that is going into its fourth year of operation. The King Alfred school is a school with a strong sense of community and purpose. Our growing school is looking to appoint a cleaner.
Description: Keeping our school clean and hygienic everyday.
Salary and hours: £12 per hour. 2 hours a day Monday - Friday. 1:30-3:30 pm each day. (Monday - Friday) 37 weeks per year, One year contract. subject to a successful term’s probation.
Holidays: The contract is term time, pay will be based on hours worked and on the timesheet for hours completed each month.
Responsibilities:
- Cleaning all areas of school including kitchen, classrooms, offices, all toilets, hall etc.
- Cleaning involves vacuuming, cleaning all surfaces, dusting and ensuring high dusting and deeper cleans are carried out.
- Keeping a timesheet of hours.
- Keeping a constant stock of items and informing administration staff of any stock needs well in advance of running out.
- Using hygienic practices.
- Maintaining professional conduct to reflect a school setting.
Person specification: As The King Alfred School is a school designated as having Christian character, there is an occupational requirement that the candidate must be a practising Christian. The King Alfred School is pioneering classical Christian education in the United Kingdom; therefore, it is imperative as the flagship school that we have a strong team of staff that have high standards and model the Christian virtues we wish to develop in our students.
Essential attributes:
- Has a good work ethic and attitude towards time keeping and professional duties.
- Can organise cleaning materials.
- Is willing to deep clean and has high standards for cleanliness and order.
- Is in good physical fitness and able to cope with the physical nature of the work required.
Statement on Safeguarding: The King Alfred School is committed to the wellbeing, welfare and safeguarding of all our children. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal record check with the DBS, as well as other relevant checks.
Apply: Please apply for this position by emailing the Headteacher with a brief covering letter and to request an application form to the email address: hbowen@kingalfredschool.co.uk with the re: Cleaner Vacancy.
Closing Date: Sunday 7th July
Interview Date: Tuesday 9th July
