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.

Application

If you are interested in this School Receptionist position in Woking, please send your CV to Wayman Education for consideration.