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“Inspire young people and use your skills to give something back”Hulme Hall Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Hulme Hall Grammar School is an 11-16 co-educational Independent School in Stockport. It was established in 1928 and has 300 pupils on roll.
The School prides itself on being a caring, supportive environment where every pupil is treated as an individual. Small class sizes in combination with very good teaching lead to consistently good examination results.
Current Vacancies
Receptionist
Contract Type: Permanent / Term Time plus 4 weeks during school holidays
Salary: £12,500 (actual salary) depending on experience
Closing Date: 4.00pm on Tuesday 21st July 2020
Hulme Hall Grammar School has recently moved to a new site which offers exciting opportunities for expansion and improvement. This small school is noted for its caring and nurturing ethos and focus on the individual child. Hulme Hall Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake all appropriate safeguarding and employment checks and the appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Receptionist / Administration Assistant who will support the Main Office. The person will be the initial point of contact for patients visiting or telephoning the School so excellent communication skills and a “can do” attitude are essential.
The role will involve working on a busy reception, welcoming visitors to the School, taking phone calls and messages and responding to telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries from parents, staff, pupils and the public. In addition, you will also be involved in a variety of other tasks such as dealing with incoming and outgoing post and deliveries, room bookings, and other general administrative duties.
Interviews are scheduled to take place in the week beginning Monday 3rd August 2020.
Application forms are available to download below. Completed application forms should be emailed to: d.cooke@hulmehallschool.org
Application Process
Please complete the Hulme Hall Grammar School application form, and return it with a covering letter supporting your application. Your letter should take account of the person specification, and should:
- Explain why you are applying for the post
- Outline the relevant experiences you believe have prepared you for this post
- Describe the skills and attributes you will bring to the school
The School’s application form must be completed in full. CVs on their own are not accepted.
Completed applications should be addressed to:
Mrs D.Cooke, Headmaster’s PA
Hulme Hall Grammar School,
Beech Avenue,
Stockport,
SK3 8HA
Applications by e-mail are encouraged; please send for the attention of Mrs D. Cooke at secretary@hulmehallschool.org
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the application deadline. If you have not heard from us by this date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
References
Please note that it is our normal practice to take up references at the point of shortlisting for interview. We will also contact current and previous employers as part of the process of preappointment checks. If you are shortlisted, any discrepancies or anomalies in the information provided, or issues arising from references will be taken up at interview. Your referees must include your most recent employer; references from friends or relatives are not acceptable.
Safeguarding
Hulme Hall Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check with the Criminal Records Bureau.