Job Opportunity: School Shop Essentials Fair Staff
The School Shop staff plays a vital role in supporting the School Shop Manager during the setup and operation of the annual Essentials Fair. Serving as the first point of contact for new families arriving at the school, the School Shop staff must embody the school's values and serve as an ambassador.
Available Positions
- School Shop Team Leader
- Essentials Fair Assistant
General Requirements
An ideal candidate will:
- Be reliable, flexible, and available during the required period
- Exhibit effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaborate well as part of a team
- Have a confident and reassuring presence, particularly for new students who may feel apprehensive
- Possess basic IT skills
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
School Shop Team Leader
- Perform all duties of a School Shop Assistant with enhanced proficiency
- Supervise and train new or less experienced shop assistants
- Attend daily morning briefings for Team Leaders
- Lead by example in delivering exceptional customer service and motivating the team
Essentials Fair Assistant
Setup
- Assist with the setup of the Essentials Fair, including moving and transporting large boxes and furniture
- Count and label stock, manage barcodes, and prepare merchandise
- Distribute and deliver stationery orders across various school buildings
- Maintain stock, including inventory control and barcode labeling
During the Fair
- Advise students and parents on purchasing new uniforms and expedition kits
- Utilize the checkout system for invoicing all purchases
- Label all clothing purchased with name tapes
- Assist with the distribution and delivery of uniforms to various boarding houses
After the Fair
- Help pack away remaining stock and restock the shop as directed by the School Shop Manager
Other Tasks and Responsibilities
- Undertake any additional tasks reasonably requested by the School Shop Manager to ensure the smooth running of the School Shop
- Implement all school policies and procedures, especially those pertaining to safeguarding children and young people
- Understand and uphold the School's Guiding Principles and maintain the ethos of the School at all times
If you are interested in applying for the position of Team Leader, please include in your motivation letter a brief explanation of why you believe you would excel in this role. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.