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. Acting as the first point of contact for new families, the School Shop Staff serves as an ambassador for the school.
Available Roles
- 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 strong interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively as part of a team
- Provide a confident and reassuring presence to new students who may feel nervous
- 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 mentor new or less experienced shop assistants
- Attend a daily morning Team Leader briefing
- Lead by example in delivering exceptional customer service while 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 to various buildings within the school
- Maintain stock through inventory management, barcode labeling, and preparation
During the Fair
- Engage with students and parents to advise on purchasing new uniforms and expedition kits
- Utilize the checkout system for invoicing all purchases
- Label all clothing purchased with name tapes
- Assist in distributing and delivering uniforms to various boarding houses
After the Fair
- Help pack away leftover stock and restock the shop as directed by the School Shop Manager
Other Tasks and Responsibilities
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as required by the School Shop Manager to ensure smooth operations
- Comprehend and implement all school policies and procedures, especially those related to safeguarding children and young people
- Embody the School’s Guiding Principles and uphold the ethos of the School at all times
If you are interested in 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.