Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant at Eastwood Day Nursery in London. The role involves providing excellent customer service, managing a varied workload, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have experience in a school office setting, strong IT skills, and a commitment to child welfare. The position offers 32 days of annual leave and a competitive salary of £28,877.91 per annum.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Access to the Employment Assistant programme

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in a school office or similar environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Excellent IT skills and familiarity with school administration software.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to parents, staff and visitors.
• Prioritise tasks and manage a varied workload under pressure.
• Maintain accurate records and handle communication.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking abilities

Excellent IT skills

Customer service

Experience in school administration software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Arbor

Access

Job description

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant – Eastwood Day Nursery

35 hours per week (10:15am – 6:15pm, Monday to Friday) with a one‑hour unpaid lunch break each day. Fixed one‑year contract, all year round.

Eastwood is part of the Wandsworth Federation of Maintained Nursery Schools. We are looking to recruit an experienced Receptionist/Administrative Assistant with outstanding organisational skills to provide a warm, welcoming, and professional environment as the first point of contact for the Nursery.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Serve as the first line of reception and provide excellent customer service to parents, staff and visitors.
• Manage a varied workload under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records, handle communication, and use the school office systems.
• Use the Microsoft Office suite proficiently and support database software such as Arbor and Access.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a school office or similar environment.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent IT skills and familiarity with school administration software.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Additional Benefits

• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Access to the Employment Assistant programme.
• Competitive salary of 28,877.91 £ per annum (Scale 2).
• Contract type: Other.

Key Details

• Job Reference: randw/TP/55/8769
• Closing Date: 20 November 2025 (at noon)
• Interview Date: 01 December 2025
• Job Category: Schools / Academies – Support staff roles
• Business Unit: SFS Schools
• Location: Greater London, United Kingdom
• Posted on: 06 November 2025

Application Process

Completed application should be returned by email to [e-mail]. CVs are not accepted. The post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and an online search.

For further details, please visit our website or contact us at 020 8876 3976. We also welcome visits where this can be safely facilitated.

Contact details:
Eastwood Day Nursery
168 Roehampton Lane
London, SW15 4EU
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Headteacher: Emma Furlong