Receptionist

Cranleigh School & Cranleigh Prep School

Salary Circa £15 per hour

Working hours Ad hoc Hours/Paid for hours worked

Application Deadline 13 April 2026

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Saturday & Ad Hoc School Receptionist/Administrator.

Working Hours: 4 hours per week 8:30-12:30 on Saturdays (although some flexibility will be required for additional hours on the occasional Saturday).

Ad hoc hours when needed throughout the year.

This role will provide a professional and welcoming reception service to all visitors at Cranleigh School and carry out a variety of administrative duties.

Acting as the primary point of contact between the school and its parents and visitors, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; be flexible and approachable in a busy day to day environment and have an understanding of safeguarding children. Written and verbal communication skills are important along with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

The ideal candidate will have experience of undertaking a range of administrative tasks in a busy customer facing role however full training and guidance will be given for the right candidate. Experience of working within a school environment is desirable.

For further details about the role, please read our Job description below.

Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application, together with a completed application form (apply on the website) supported by a full CV as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on Monday 13th April 2026. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Cranleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.

Job Profile

About us

Cranleigh aims to educate children in a truly holistic sense, providing every opportunity for pupils to discover and nurture their talents and passions. We want every pupil in our care to flourish. Above all, we want Cranleighans to go out into the world as Thinking, Being, Giving individuals.

• Thinking: reflects our style of teaching which aims to provide pupils with a questioning mindset and the skills to think and problem solve.

• Being: is who we are and how we are. Our culture aims to nurture in pupils the core human qualities that enable communities to thrive and support one another

• Giving: is our hope that Cranleighans grow to recognise their privilege and go out into the world ready to give back and help to create meaningful change.

Our core values of service, leadership, relationships and excellence underpin all elements of boarding life and education. In the classroom, on the sports field, in the rehearsal studios and creative spaces, we uphold a desire to nurture students with a sense of self-belief supported by a strong moral compass.