Receptionist

Freemantles School; Woking; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education institution in Woking is seeking a Temporary Receptionist to work every Friday from January 2026 until July 2026. Responsibilities include welcoming visitors, supporting staff and students with administrative tasks, and serving lunches. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, be organised and reliable, with a good standard of English and Maths. This position offers a pay rate equivalent to £24,330 annually full-time, along with employee benefits. An Enhanced DBS check is essential.

Benefits

Generous pension

Shopping discounts

Paid sickness leave

Holiday pay entitlement

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Friendly and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Confidence in using common IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors to the school.
• Supporting staff and students with administrative tasks.
• Serving lunches and performing light housekeeping duties.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organised

Reliable

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Understanding of IT applications

Experience in a receptionist role

Education

Good standard of English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Receptionist – Fridays Only

Freemantles School is seeking a temporary Receptionist to provide cover at our Ripley Satellite Site every Friday from January 2026 until July 2026. If you’re looking for a friendly environment, enjoy working with people, and have one day a week available, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors to the school.
• Supporting staff and students with administrative tasks.
• Serving lunches and light housekeeping duties.

Qualifications & Skills

• Friendly, welcoming, and excellent communication skills.
• Organised, reliable, calm under pressure.
• Confidence in using IT applications (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Team player with good attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Experience in a receptionist or school office role is beneficial but not essential.
• Good standard of English and Maths required.
• Enhanced DBS check essential.

Employment Details

• Contract: Temporary until July 2026
• Start date: As soon as possible.
• Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (Fridayizwe).
• Pay: Surrey Grade PS3.3 – £3,682 per annum (£24,330 full‑time equivalent).
• Benefits: Surrey County Council employee benefits, generous pension, shopping discounts, paid sickness leave, holiday pay entitlement, free on‑site parking, Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives.

Safeguarding

Freemantles School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be essential, and we undertake online searches on shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome all applications, including those from under‑represented groups such as ethnicity, gender, transgender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Discrimination is not tolerated.