Temporary Receptionist Cover – Fridays Only
Freemantles School is seeking a temporary Receptionist to provide cover at our Ripley Satellite Site every Friday, from January 2026 until July 2026. If you’re looking for a friendly environment, enjoy working with people, and have one day a week available, we’d love to hear from you!
About Freemantles School
Freemantles School is a specialist school based in Mayford Green, Woking, providing education for autistic children and young people aged 4 to 19 years old. Our Ripley Satellite Site operates from the former Ripley C of E Infants School building.This is a varied role that includes welcoming visitors, supporting staff and students, and carrying out a small number of practical duties such as lunch serving and light housekeeping.
What We’re Looking For
- A friendly, welcoming individual with excellent communication skills
- Someone organised, reliable and able to stay calm under pressure
- Confidence in using IT applications (e.g. Microsoft Office)
- A team player with good attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Experience in a receptionist or school office role, and familiarity with systems such as SIMS.net, would be beneficial but not essential.
A good standard of English and Maths is required.
What We Offer
- A rewarding, public-facing role with plenty of variety
- Supportive line management and opportunities to develop
- Surrey County Council employee benefits, including a generous pension, shopping discounts, paid sickness leave and holiday pay entitlement
- Free on-site parking
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
Role Details
Hours: 8:30am – 3.30pm
Pay: Surrey Grade PS3.3 - £3,682 per annum (£24,330 full time equivalent)
Contract: Temporary until July 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
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.
Application forms only - CV’s are not accepted. Please ensure that you read the job description and person specification before submitting your application. We will be shortlisting based on the person specification.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 12th January 2026
Interviews to be held: To be confirmed towards the end of w/c 12th January
The job description, person specification and application form can be seen below. Please submit your applic
Safeguarding Statement:
Freemantles School - Ripley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.