School Receptionist – Independent Primary School – Woking

Marchant Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education is recruiting a School Receptionist for an Independent Primary School in Woking. The role is full-time and permanent, based at the school reception, and requires a welcoming, professional and well-organised individual to provide an efficient front-of-house service.

You will manage enquiries by phone, email and in person, sign in visitors, issue passes and notify staff as needed, while supporting pupil arrivals and daily communications.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception, customer service or administration.
• Excellent communication and professional telephone manner.
• Confident with computers and standard office software.
• Experience in a school, nursery or educational environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, sign in/out and issue visitor passes.
• Answer calls and respond to general enquiries; direct to the appropriate staff.
• Assist with pupil arrival and collection procedures and maintain records.
• Provide general administrative support and assist colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Administration

Excellent communication skills

Telephone manner

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Receptionist – Independent Primary School – Woking

Location: Woking, Surrey

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

Wayman Education is recruiting a School Receptionist for an Independent Primary School in Woking. The school is looking for a welcoming, professional and well-organised individual who can provide an efficient front-of-house service and help maintain a positive experience for parents, visitors, pupils and staff.

The reception area plays an important role in the daily operation of the school. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling enquiries, supporting communication and ensuring visitors are directed appropriately. This position would suit someone who enjoys working with people and can remain calm and organised in a busy environment.

The Role

The School Receptionist will act as one of the first points of contact for the school community, ensuring telephone calls, emails and face-to-face enquiries are handled professionally.

Daily responsibilities will include welcoming visitors, signing guests in and out, issuing visitor passes and contacting relevant staff members when necessary. The receptionist will answer telephone calls, take messages, respond to general enquiries and direct parents and visitors to the appropriate department.

The role will also involve supporting pupil arrival and collection procedures, maintaining visitor records and assisting with the communication of routine school information. The successful candidate may help distribute correspondence, prepare documents, maintain reception records and provide general administrative assistance to colleagues.

Safeguarding and security will be important aspects of the position. The receptionist will be expected to follow school procedures for visitor access, report concerns to the appropriate staff members and maintain confidentiality when handling personal information.

During busy periods, the successful applicant will need to manage several enquiries at once while maintaining a friendly and professional approach. They will also help ensure that the reception area remains tidy, organised and welcoming throughout the school day.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in reception, customer service or administration. Excellent communication skills, a professional telephone manner and confidence using computers and standard office software are essential.

The school is looking for someone who is approachable, reliable and able to remain composed when dealing with competing demands. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately are also important.

Experience in a school, nursery or other educational environment would be advantageous. The successful candidate must be willing to follow safeguarding, visitor management and confidentiality procedures.

What the School Offers

This is an opportunity to join an independent primary school in a position that combines reception duties with general administrative support. The role offers regular interaction with the school community and the opportunity to contribute to a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment.