The School is seeking to appoint a temporary School Shop Assistant to work alongside the School Shop Manager during the busy new uniform appointment season.  The School Shop contributes to the image and presentation of the School through the provision of high quality, competitively priced uniform and school accessories.  Customers comprise existing pupils, new pupils, parents and staff.  A high level of customer service is offered to all. 

Duties include assisting with pupil uniform appointments, serving customers, answering customer enquiries, in addition to processing sales and payments through the till, counting and barcoding stock, updating records and spreadsheets, and assisting with the year-end stock take.

The ideal candidate will have experience with MS Outlook, Word and Excel, have excellent customer service skills with a friendly and professional approach.  Also important is the ability to stay calm under pressure as the shop can get very busy!  

Availability is required 5 June to 16 July (weekends plus additional ad hoc weekdays), 12 August to 14 August and 25 August to 5 September.  Flexibility is required as working hours will vary and there will be occasional evening work. 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening and safer recruitment checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  St Albans School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees.  Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic.

Should you have any queries please contact Sarah de Rossi, HR Manager, at scderossi@st-albans.herts.sch.uk.  The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.