Receptionist/Administrator

Temporary post until July 2027

36 hours per week, 52 weeks, all year round or term time only

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

 Start Date – As soon as possible

Sheringham is a highly successful Newham Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. We have children on roll aged 2, 3 and 4-years old.

We thrive on the strong relationships we have built with our local community. We play a vital role by providing a friendly and efficient welcome to all our parents and visitors. The ideal candidate for this job will have strong social skills and be very well organised.

We are recruiting for a receptionist/admin to work in our team providing support for the Nursery School and Children’s Centre. The candidate will have:

• A warm and welcoming manner
• The ability to work as part of a team, using their own initiative
• The ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workload in a busy environment
• Previous administrative experience, preferably in a school
• Knowledge of using Bromcom or similar school information system, or be willing to learn this
• Be well organised and able to co-ordinate events and meetings
• Be able to use their initiative and be enthusiastic about the role
• Have excellent written and spoken English, which are essential for the role
• Be familiar with using Google Drive, or be willing to learn

You are very welcome phone the school business manager Laura Ray for an informal discussion on 020 8553 2479 or email laura.ray@sheringham-nur.newham.sch.uk

Before you apply, please ensure that you are available for interview on the date below. Make sure that you complete an application statement that explains clearly, why you have the experience and capability to work as a receptionist in our team. No CVs and no agencies please.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

• Deadline for applications: Sunday 7th June
• Shortlisting: Monday 8th June
• Interviews: Afternoon of Thursday 11th June