At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our nursery, managing calls and welcoming families.
- Company: Join Eastwood Day Nursery, a vibrant part of Wandsworth's community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 32 days annual leave, bank holidays, and an employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Term time only role with great work-life balance and career development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in a school office and strong IT skills are essential.
Salary: 20,802 per annum (scale 2 point 4)
Term Time only (43 weeks per year)
25 hours per week (1.15pm - 6.15pm Monday to Friday)
Fixed One Year Contract
Eastwood is a part of the Wandsworth Federation of Maintained Nursery Schools. We are looking to recruit an experienced Receptionist/Administrative Assistant, with outstanding organisational skills, to provide a warm, welcoming and professional environment as the first point of contact for the Nursery.
We are looking for someone with an enthusiasm to join a committed team of people working together to maintain and develop the caring ethos of the Nursery, with children at the heart of our thinking. We celebrate our diverse community and you should be committed to promoting equal opportunities and support our inclusive environment.
The successful candidate will need to have the required experience in line with the person specification, have worked within a school office or similar environment and have the ability to manage workloads under pressure, alongside meeting deadlines and prioritising a varied workload.
Confident use of Microsoft Office suite is essential as well as excellent IT skills and the ability to use databases and other software packages such as Arbor and Access are desirable.
Staff employed at Eastwood enjoy the benefits of 32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and access to Employment Assistant programme.
Completed application should be returned either by email.
Closing date: 06 July 2026 (at midday)
Interview date: 13 July 2026
We advise the candidates to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview before the closing date and the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and an online search. CVs are not accepted.
Eastwood Day Nursery
168 Roehampton Lane
London, SW15 4EU
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant - Eastwood Day Nursery - Greater London employer: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames offers a dynamic and supportive work environment for Lifelong Learning Careers Advisors, where you can make a real difference in the lives of adults seeking to enhance their employability. With a strong emphasis on professional development, collaborative teamwork, and a commitment to empowering learners, this role provides an excellent opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the community in vibrant Wandsworth, London.
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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Recruitment Team
