Prep School Receptionist and Administrator

Kent PLC; Romford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent College Pembury is seeking a friendly, highly organised Prep School Receptionist and Administrator to join the administration team. You will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, delivering a warm reception and providing high-quality administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Prep School office.

The role involves excellent customer service, strong organisation, and the ability to handle a varied workload while maintaining professionalism.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and administrative systems.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• Professional, approachable and calm manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a busy administration team.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm and welcoming reception service and front-of-house support.
• Support day-to-day running of the Prep School office.
• Handle enquiries efficiently and manage multiple tasks.
• Collaborate with the administration team to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prep School Receptionist and Administrator Monday - Friday 8.00-16.00 (37.5hrs per week) Term time (33.8 weeks) + 2 additional weeks over the school holidays About Kent College Pembury Kent College is a school that ensures every student succeeds above and beyond their potential, as shown by our outstanding value-added results which place us as one of the top schools in the country. Academically, creatively, in Music, Drama and Sport, we nurture, support and encourage our students to thrive and unlock the potential of all. Our flexible and personalised offer allows every student to follow their own path in life and excel. Nurturing and care are at the heart of what we do. We are a community of unique individuals, each with our own characters, personalities and strengths, and brought together by our ethos of doing all the good you can. Our ethos of kindness, community and inclusive nurturing, alongside excellent teaching and learning, a flexible curriculum and fantastic facilities are the key to success for our students. Individual excellence is at the heart of the Kent College community. We value: Achievement, Support for all, Purposeful citizenship, Individuality, Reliability, resilience, respect, and Enquiring and creative minds. We are seeking a friendly, professional and highly organised Prep School Receptionist and Administrator to join our dedicated administration team. This is a pivotal role within the school, providing a warm and welcoming reception service while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the Prep School office. As the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, you will play an important role in creating a positive experience for all who visit or contact the school. Working closely with the administration team, you will provide high-quality administrative support, manage enquiries efficiently and help ensure the effective running of the school office. The team consists of an Executive Team's PA, Office Manager, Whole School Administrator, Senior School Morning Receptionist and Library Assistant and Senior School Afternoon Receptionist. The successful candidate will be personable, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail. We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and administrative systems.
• The ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• A professional, approachable and calm manner.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a busy administration team.

The Administration team play a vital role in the efficient and smooth running of the school. Although team members have individual responsibilities, collaboration and teamwork are central to our success. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a vibrant school community.

Kent College Pembury operates its own salary scale. The position salary will be FTE £26,227.50 pro rata £20,882.07 (actual salary).

Closing date: Monday 28 September 2026 by Midday.

Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointees must be prepared to undergo child protection screening. Child protection and welfare are taken very seriously at Kent College, with guidelines on confidentiality and staff-pupil relationship procedures well-publicised to staff.

Kent College Pembury School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity and inclusivity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements, which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided. All gaps of employment are to be accounted for and rigorously investigated. Referees are contacted to ensure the validity of the reference. Testimonials are not acceptable in place of confidential references. References will be taken up prior to interview. One of the referees should normally be the applicant's current or most recent employer. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, and if regulated activity, a children's barred list check.