Shop Assistant

We are seeking a Shop Assistant to join our team on a part time, fixed-term contract basis.

Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Shop Assistant supports the day-to-day running of our busy school shop. They will serve students, staff and parents, processing sales and enquiries, restocking supplies, maintaining attractive displays, and assisting with stock control and general administration.

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and communication skills and good IT skills. They will be a proactive team player, with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail and a welcoming manner.

Previous retail experience and familiarity with EPOS or stock systems would be an advantage.

Applicants must be able to fulfil all working weeks and days, including Saturdays, of the fixed-term contract:

• Contract start date: w/c 20 April.
• Nominated Summer holiday weeks: the Shop will be closed from 6 to 12 July (1 week) and from 31 July to 16 August (2 weeks).
• Contract end date: w/c 1 September.

Term-time opening hours:

• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 9.15am to 4.30pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.
• Alternate Saturdays: 8.45am to 2.00pm.

Summer opening hours:

• 13 to 30 July and 17 August to 5 September (closed 31 August).
• Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5.30pm with a 30 minutes’ unpaid lunch break.

Closing date:
Friday 20 March at 10am

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Tonbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.