School Receptionist

Anderson Cole Group Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected independent prep school in Surrey is seeking a friendly and highly organised School Receptionist for a temporary role of at least 6 weeks. You will act as the first point of contact, manage attendance records, and support teaching staff with administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and admin skills, and an enhanced DBS is required for an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Warm and professional communicator.
• Team player who can multitask in a busy office.
• First Aid trained or willing to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors.
• Managing the school register and ensuring accuracy.
• Providing administrative support to teaching staff.

Skills

Strong admin skills

Confident using Microsoft Office

Excellent attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

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).