Job Opportunity: School Shop Essentials Fair Staff
The School Shop staff play a vital role in supporting the School Shop Manager during the setup and operation of the annual Essentials Fair. As the first point of contact for new families, the School Shop Staff act as ambassadors for our institution, ensuring a welcoming and positive experience.
Available Positions
- School Shop Team Leader
- Essentials Fair Assistant
General Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
- Be reliable, flexible, and available during the required period
- Possess effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Work well as part of a team
- Exude confidence and provide reassurance to new students
- Have basic IT skills
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
School Shop Team Leader
- Perform all duties of a School Shop Assistant with a higher proficiency
- Supervise and train new or less experienced shop assistants
- Attend a morning Team Leader briefing each day
- Lead by example by providing exceptional customer service and motivating the team
Essentials Fair Assistant
Setup
- Assist with the general setup of the Essentials Fair, including the movement and transportation of large boxes and furniture
- Count and label stock, control barcodes, and prepare stock for distribution
- Deliver stationery orders to various buildings throughout the school
- Maintain stock, including inventory management and barcode labeling
During the Fair
- Sell and advise students and parents on purchasing uniforms and expedition kits
- Utilize the checkout system for invoicing all purchases
- Label clothing purchases with name tapes
- Assist in distributing uniforms to the various boarding houses
After the Fair
- Help pack away leftover stock and restock the shop as instructed by the School Shop Manager
Other Tasks and Responsibilities
Undertake any other tasks deemed necessary by the School Shop Manager to support the smooth operation of the School Shop. Understand and implement all school policies, particularly those related to safeguarding children and young people, while upholding the School’s Guiding Principles and ethos at all times.
If you are interested in the position of Team Leader, please include a brief explanation in your motivation letter outlining why you believe you would excel in this role. Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.