Office Assistant Southampton, England
Job description
Join our Award-Winning Team!
We are an English language school with a reputation for quality. Established in 1976, we are accredited by the British Council, are members of Quality English and English UK, and received a Centre of Excellence award from EL Gazette. We proudly describe ourselves as a ‘boutique’ school – independent, customer-focused and high in quality. We run a programme of in-service training together with regular, constructive observations. As such, we offer an excellent environment in which to grow and develop as an EFL teacher. You’ll be part of a dynamic, creative and high-achieving team.
Working Week
Monday to Friday based in our main school in central Southampton (some weekends during junior school operation). 30-40 hours per week depending on demand.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
- Assist with various finance tasks: Bank reconciliation on SAGE, processing invoices, allocating and checking students’ payments on CLASS NET database etc.
- Assist with various office tasks : Filing, GDPR erase process, Stock room rearrangement
- Junior operations – year round and summer centres: Assist with group and individual enrolments, communicate with host families, book transport and venues, airport transfers, assist with group arrivals and departures, general preparation of documents, lanyards, student cards
- Assist in the reception when necessary
Person Specification
Essential:
- Enthusiasm, flexibility and good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a high pressure environment
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Superior social skills
- Good communication skills
Remuneration
£10.42 per hour with 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Staff will accrue prorated paid holidays at the statutory rate of 5.6 weeks per annum.
You must be eligible to work in the UK and you will need to provide, or agree to undergo a Criminal Records DBS Check and Safeguarding for Child Protection Level 1.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 12/06/2023
