Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and skilled Receptionist with excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills to join our friendly and hardworking administrative team.

This post is to start as soon as possible or at the beginning of September 2025.

The post will be based at our Hazel Avenue site, GU1 1NR but may spend a day a week on our other site York Road, GU1 4DU.

We will consider one of the following work patterns: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year OR 36 hours per week term time only

Serious candidates are

strongly recommended to call and/or visit

the nursery school and family centre prior to applying. Please ring 01483 566589.

The successful candidates will undertake a range of interesting clerical and administrative duties to support the effective day to day running of Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre.

We are looking for someone who is:

Positive, flexible, responsible and with an interest in helping families. Keen to make a real impact within the team. A team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Willing to learn a broad range of tasks.
We can offer:

The opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge. A positive, friendly and supportive team of staff and governors. Great resources and facilities. Training for certain aspects of the role if necessary.
We are recruiting for both Admin Assistants and a Receptionist, applicants are welcome to express an interest in both.

Whilst admin. Assistants will be able to do all tasks, there is the opportunity to specialise in finance and lettings or HR and premises. Applicants will be asked to state their preference at interview.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

To apply: return a completed application form to recruitment@guildfordnscc.surrey.sch.uk (no CVs please)

Salary range: PS4: 24,275 - 25,993

Salary for 36 hours per week term time only: 20,883

Salary for 36 hours per week 52 weeks per year: 24,275

Closing date: Midday 23 June 2025

Shortlisting: 24 June 2025

Assessments: 30 June and 1 July 2025

Interviews will be held on 11 July 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 24,275.00 per year

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2025
Reference ID: R/04/25
Expected start date: 03/09/2025