Overview
We are seeking Receptionist / Admin support to join our friendly and growing admin team at Freemantles School in Woking. Freemantles School is a Specialist school based in Mayford Green, Woking, providing education provision for autistic children and young people or children with complex social communication needs aged 4 to 19 years. We have three offices in the Primary School and the Secondary/FE buildings at Mayford, as well as a temporary satellite site at the former Ripley CoE Infants School building. The role will be based largely at our Mayford site with occasional travel to our Ripley site for adhoc cover if required. You will be the welcoming face of Freemantles and will provide a positive first impression to all visitors, students and staff members.
You will need to be adaptable and confident with good spoken and written communication skills, an excellent telephone manner and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You will use a variety of IT packages to perform a range of administrative tasks. Prior experience of working as a receptionist or in a school office environment would be advantageous, as well as use of a management information system such as SIMS.net.
Note: We will be shortlisting based on the person specification. Application forms only – CVs are not accepted.
What are we looking for in a Receptionist?
* A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and cope with competing priorities in an office environment.
* Ability to remain calm and focused in pressured situations.
* An individual who is organised and detail orientated, taking pride in their work and working environment.
* Confident using IT applications to perform basic administrative functions including Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word and Outlook.
* Willingness to learn and develop.
What can we offer you?
* A rewarding public facing role, with plenty of variety, working within a friendly, motivated and professional team.
* Supportive line management with ongoing opportunities for professional development.
* As a Surrey County Council employee, you will be able to access a generous pension, a shopping discount and offer programme, paid sickness leave, built in holiday pay entitlement.
* Free car parking.
* An inclusive workplace which promotes professional well-being and resilience. All staff at Freemantles have access to an Employee Assistance Programme. We also run well-being and social activities throughout the year.
Role details
The position is for 35 hours per week, 8.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The position is graded at Surrey PS3 with a salary of £20,350 (full time equivalent - £24,330). A good level of English and Maths is required.
Freemantles is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment.
An Enhanced DBS check will be essential. Please note that we will be undertaking online searches on shortlisted candidates, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Closing date: Wednesday 8th October. Interviews to be held: Wednesday 15th October 2025. The job description, person specification and application form can be seen below. Please submit your application form online via ETEACH.
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