School & Nursery Front Office Administrator

Waverley Preparatory School and Nursery; Barkham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.2 weeks holiday per annum

School lunch provided

On-site parking

5 days off at Christmas

Job summary

Waverley School and Nursery is seeking a proactive School & Nursery Administrator / Receptionist to join our busy front-of-house team. You will manage first contacts, handle queries, and provide nursery administration support while keeping databases up to date.

The role involves interacting with pupils, staff and parents, delivering items, and ensuring information reaches the right people promptly. Prior school experience and a calm, professional manner are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or reception roles, preferably in education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused with a professional telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Answer queries at reception and direct visitors to the appropriate area.
• Maintain school and nursery databases and daily registers as required.
• Coordinate deliveries and distribute items to relevant departments across the site.
• Support colleagues to ensure smooth front-of-house operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative experience

Reception experience

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Waverley School and Nursery is seeking a proactive School & Nursery Administrator / Receptionist to join our busy front-of-house team. You will manage first contacts, handle queries, and provide nursery administration support while keeping databases up to date.

The role involves interacting with pupils, staff and parents, delivering items, and ensuring information reaches the right people promptly. Prior school experience and a calm, professional manner are essential.