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SalaryThe School Office is a busy, dynamic environment and the team works closely to ensure the smooth operation of the School's administrative functions. The office is the central hub for both internal and external communications and the postholder will be proficient in multi-tasking and prioritising workload. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, calm and personable individual to join a closely-knit team at a happy and successful independent school.
The team is line-managed by the Head's PA and Office Manager. The post of School Office Administrator is a term-time plus 10 days post, with the 10 days required including the termly INSET training days and to be agreed with the Head's PA and Office Manager in advance. These days will usually fall on the few days before the start of each new term. Usual working hours are 9am to 5.30pm with the team working reduced hours in the holidays. However, as the team cover different shifts, the postholder will be expected to be flexible in the case of absence. This can mean working 7.30am-4pm or 8.30am-5pm on occasion.
Francis Holland School, Regent's Park, was founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland and is regarded today as one of London's most academically selective girls' independent day schools. The school is situated next to Regent's Park and has a reputation for its friendly, cohesive atmosphere. The ISI Inspection Report in March 2022 assessed Francis Holland as 'Excellent' in all key areas of school life.
The school places great emphasis on the professional development of its entire staff. Staff at Francis Holland School enjoy a significant range of professional benefits. A comprehensive schedule of continuing professional development and INSET training, both internal and external, is provided for all staff. An interest free loan for travel season ticket is offered to all staff, on application to the Bursar. Daughters of staff are offered a 50% reduction in school fees.
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Closing date: 9.00am on 7th March 2024.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Statutory checks including a satisfactory DBS certificate and references will be a requirement for this role. This role is classed as a regulated activity with children as it involves teaching, training or supervising children on a day-to-day basis and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974.
FHS champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. All appointments at Francis Holland School are conditional upon clearance by the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS testing).
