Receptionist/Clerical Assistant - Rachel McMillan Nursery School

Job Introduction

Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children’s Centre

Headteacher: Rachel Hogarth-Smith

Website: www.rachelmcmillannursery.co.uk

Receptionist/Clerical Assistant 24.75 hours a week

Term Time Hours

Monday-Thursday 8:30am-1:00pm Friday 8:30am-4:00pm (45min unpaid lunch) 

8 weeks of School Holiday Club Hours 

Monday-Thursday 9:00am-13:30pm Friday 8:30am-4:00pm (45min unpaid lunch) Annual leave must be taken during term time

Grade 3 Spine Point 5-6 £29,436.00-£29,856.00 (FTE, includes London weighting) £20,815.46-£21,112.46 pro rata (salary dependant on experience)

Rachel McMillan Nursery School is one of four Maintained Nursery Schools (MNS) in Royal Borough of Greenwich and we are at the centre of our community, able to keep the child’s early years at the heart of everything we do. We are the original open-air nursery schools and children free flow between the inside and outside areas, each seen as of equal value. We have a number of children who have special educational needs, many of whom are at the early stages of identification. We have a child-centred approach to children’s learning whilst ensuring that we scaffold the learning with experiences and this allow us to have high expectations for the children in our school. 

We work closely with our parents at all stages of their child’s education. We take children from the age of two until they move to reception class. The size of the school grows during the year and in the summer term, we can have up to 160 children on roll. 

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic new member of staff to join our school in April 2026. Working in the office means that you are the first contact for parents and visitors to the nursery, you will need to be welcoming, have excellent people skills, and good literacy and numeracy skills. You will play a vital role supporting two office colleagues with completing administrative tasks linked to general school operations. Rachel McMillan Nursery School is a successful, friendly and inclusive Nursery School. Our children and families come from richly diverse backgrounds and we are proud of the community created here. 

The successful candidate will:

• Need excellent skills in Microsoft Office.
• Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Be an excellent communicator who is able to relate well to both children and adults alike
• Be efficient, well organised; able to prioritise and use own initiative.
• Be an approachable team player.
• Be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of our school.
• Be keen to make a difference to our children and school community.

We can offer:

• A supportive and friendly staff team who are committed to working with families and the wider community
• A purpose-built environment designed for young children with a wonderful garden
• A child-centred, inclusive setting with an exciting and challenging curriculum
• A diverse community with children who are excited about learning
• A commitment to your professional development
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Rachel McMillan Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be conditional to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

In line with KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, we reserve the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with the panel to be discussed at interview stage. 

Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 

Shortlisting date: Monday 23rd February 2026 

Interviews: Thursday 26th February 2026 

Start Date: Monday 9th March 2026 (can be altered to allow notice period).

The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the Person Specification to be offered the post.

You will not be short-listed unless you name two people to provide a reference – references will be requested before the interview.

If you are interested in visiting the school, please telephone 0208 692 4041 to book a time.

C.V.s will NOT be accepted. You MUST complete the downloadable application form or request a paper copy from the school office.

To apply for this post you MUST either email the application form sbm@rachelmcmillan.greenwich.sch.uk or via the school office in a sealed envelope.