Nursery Reception & Admin Assistant (Term-Time)

Parklands Nursery School; Northampton; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,500; Part time

Job summary

Parklands Nursery School in Northampton is seeking an enthusiastic Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our busy nursery team on a term-time basis (39 weeks/year). The role reports to the School Business Manager and covers front desk duties, data entry, invoices, and general office tasks.

You will greet parents, manage post and stationery, handle payments, coordinate diaries, and support the executive headteacher with timely administrative reports.

Qualifications

• GCSE/O level in Maths and English.
• Experience in receptionist role.
• Previous office experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and general computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pupil database and manage data entry.
• Assist with preparing invoices for fee-paying families and stationery orders.
• Replenish first aid supplies and manage outgoing post.
• Cover main reception and handle calls, greet parents and families.
• Photocopying and filing to support office administration.
• Take payments from families and collate data into spreadsheets.
• Generate reports and prepare documents ahead of meetings.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

MS Office

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Parklands Nursery School in Northampton is seeking an enthusiastic Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our busy nursery team on a term-time basis (39 weeks/year). The role reports to the School Business Manager and covers front desk duties, data entry, invoices, and general office tasks.

You will greet parents, manage post and stationery, handle payments, coordinate diaries, and support the executive headteacher with timely administrative reports.