Receptionist/Administrator

Receptionist/Administrator at Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre. 

Temporary Post until 31st March 2026

 Start Date – April 2025

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 headteacher Lindsey Foster for an informal discussion on 020 8553 2479 or email lindsey.foster@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 23rd March 11:59pm
• Shortlisting: Monday 24th March
• Interviews: Morning of Thursday 27th March