School Receptionist

Anderson Cole Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a friendly and organized School Receptionist for a well-regarded prep school in Surrey. This temporary position requires excellent administrative and communication skills, experience in Microsoft Office, and an enhanced DBS check for immediate start. This role offers a supportive environment in a lovely school community.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess an enhanced DBS on the update service for an immediate start.
• First Aid trained or willingness to be trained.
• Previous experience in a school setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage school register and attendance records.
• Provide administrative support to teaching staff.
• Act as first point of contact for visitors and callers.
• Handle incoming calls and emails efficiently.

Skills

Warm and professional communication

Strong administrative skills

Confidence in Microsoft Office

Multitasking ability

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

SOCS

Job description

School Receptionist - Prep School (Surrey Area)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Temporary (minimum 6 weeks)

Hours: 8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (1 hour lunch)

We\'re working with a welcoming and well-regarded independent prep school in the Surrey area who are looking for a friendly and highly organised School Receptionist to join their front office team on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role covering a vacancy for at least 6 weeks, with potential for extension.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents and callers
• Managing the school register and ensuring attendance records are accurate
• Handling incoming calls and emails, forwarding messages and responding as needed
• Providing administrative and secretarial support to teaching staff
• Supporting calendar management and school events scheduling
• Logging deliveries and ensuring smooth distribution
• Managing the school\'s co-curricular clubs system and liaising with external providers

What We\'re Looking For

• A warm and professional communicator with strong admin skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Previous experience using SOCS would be helpful, but not essential
• First Aid trained (or willingness to be trained)
• A team player who can multitask and stay calm in a busy office environment
• Someone with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Candidates must have an enhanced DBS on the update service for an immediate start!

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a lovely school with a strong community feel and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the prep school office.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).