Job description
The Kumon Meadowhead Study Centre; a franchise of Kumon Educational UK is owned and run by Rita Rughani who started Kumon Crookes Study Centre in 2005. Kumon Meadowhead centre is still in early stages but is already growing rapidly through recommendation. Our families are from a variety of backgrounds.

Kumon Educational UK is part of a leading worldwide, private supplementary education provider for children specialising in maths and English. With over 650 franchise centres within the UK, Kumon is the UK leader in the supplementary education sector.

Kumon believes passionately that it is important that as many children as possible have the opportunity to benefit from the Kumon method. Staff at our centre all share a passion for education and the desire to help children achieve their full potential. The work you do, no matter what your role, will make a real difference to developing students' abilities and will help you to achieve your full potential too.

We currently have a very exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to work at study Meadowhead Study centre.

Hours of work: Wednesdays -3.30pm to 5.30pm and Fridays -3.30pm to 6.30pm

Key responsibilities of this role will include (but not exclusively):
• Welcoming students and parents and maintaining accurate records of attendees for emergency procedures and child safeguarding.
• Maintaining a professional image for all clients and visitors and liaising with parents.
• Booking appointments in person, by phone or Email.
• Liaising with the instructor on all issues raised.
• Overseeing students arriving and leaving safely and efficiently.
• Undertaking all aspects of office administration including recording students work.
• Training and working as a class assistant when required and to develop a full understanding of the programmes and procedures.
• Supervising waiting children and playing an active part in child safeguarding and health and safety issues.
• Assisting with information meetings and assessments.
• Developing a full understanding of the Kumon programmes and methodology.
• Assisting with fee collection and training parents with marking homework if necessary.
• Taking detailed messages for the Instructor.
• Key skills and experience required for this role:
• Provide an efficient but friendly service whilst enforcing the centres procedures and policies.
• Able to relate professionally to children of all ages as well as adults.
• A passion for education and the development of children.
• An aptitude for maths and English.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage administrative tasks effectively and accurately.
• Be adaptable as the needs of a growing study centre dictate.
• Willing to undertake additional hours when required.If you feel you have the attributes for this role please email your CV, along with a full covering letter explaining your suitability and reasons for applying for this position to:

Rita Rughani , Kumon Instructor.

This position is subject to subsequent application form,interview/assessment, satisfactory references and a DBS check.

It is unlikely that a candidate unable to compose a reasoned covering letter will be suitable for this role.

Closing Date: Friday 4th October 2024

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: Dependent on the candidate's experience, Statutory holiday allowance offered.

Job Location: Meadowhead, S8 8JR

Required education: Secondary education

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £8.75-£11.65 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 6 per week

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/09/2024
Expected start date: 09/10/2024