Warm School Receptionist & Admin Assistant

Philosophy Education LTD.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. is seeking a Nursery School Administrator for Lambeth Nursery School in London. Working hours are 08:30 – 16:30, Monday to Friday, with an ASAP start.

You will be the first point of contact, delivering a warm, professional front‑of‑house service to pupils, parents, visitors and staff. You will support the School Business Manager with admin and reception duties, manage databases, payments and room bookings, and help ensure efficient, confidential operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working in a school office.
• Must have Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Must have SIMS & FMS experience.
• ASAP start date.

Responsibilities

• Reception and Front of House: acting as the first point of contact for the school, welcoming parents, pupils and visitors.
• Visitor Management: signing visitors in/out and issuing passes with safeguarding in mind.
• Telephone and Communication: handling calls, enquiries and messages for staff.
• Parent and Visitor Support: assisting with enquiries and directing queries appropriately.
• General Administration: providing broad admin support to run the school office smoothly.
• Payments and Finance Administration: processing payments and maintaining records.
• Data Management: updating and securing school databases and records.
• Room Bookings: coordinating room bookings and communicating arrangements.
• School Systems and Procedures: supporting the management and improvement of admin systems.

Skills

SIMS experience

FMS experience

Front-of-house

Tools

SIMS

FMS

Job description

Philosophy Education LTD. is seeking a Nursery School Administrator for Lambeth Nursery School in London. Working hours are 08:30 – 16:30, Monday to Friday, with an ASAP start.

You will be the first point of contact, delivering a warm, professional front‑of‑house service to pupils, parents, visitors and staff. You will support the School Business Manager with admin and reception duties, manage databases, payments and room bookings, and help ensure efficient, confidential operations.