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 execution of the annual Essentials Fair. As the first point of contact for new families arriving at the school, the School Shop Staff serves as ambassadors for our institution.
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 cohesively as part of a team
- Have a confident and reassuring presence for new students, who may be feeling 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 train new or less experienced shop assistants
- Attend a morning Team Leader briefing each day
- Lead by example, providing 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 stock for distribution
- Deliver stationery orders to various buildings throughout the school
- Maintain stock, including inventory, barcode labeling, and preparation
During the Fair
- Sell and advise students and parents on the purchase of uniforms and expedition kits
- Utilize the checkout system for invoicing all purchases
- Label all purchased clothing with name tapes
- Assist with the distribution and delivery of uniforms to various boarding houses
After the Fair
- Assist in packing away leftover stock and restocking the shop as instructed by the School Shop Manager
Other Tasks and Responsibilities
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the School Shop Manager to ensure the smooth operation of the School Shop
- Understand and implement all school policies and procedures, particularly those related to safeguarding children and young people
- Uphold the School’s Guiding Principles and maintain 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.