Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Receptionist/Administrator is the first point of contact for visitors and enquiries across the Akeley Wood campuses. This role is responsible for delivering a professional and welcoming front-of-house service while supporting key administrative functions, including pupil attendance and registration, parent communications, and general school administration. What You Will Be Doing

Deliver a professional, welcoming, and efficient front-of-house service to all visitors and stakeholders.
Manage reception operations, including handling telephone and email enquiries.
Oversee pupil registration and attendance processes, following up on unexplained absences with parents.
Provide first aid support and respond appropriately to pupil and staff welfare needs.
Maintain accurate pupil and parent records and support school communications.
Provide administrative support to teaching and support staff across the school.
Manage incoming post, stationery supplies, and reprographics services.
Support school events, open days, meetings, and training activities.
Ensure reception and communal administrative areas are presented to a high standard at all times.
Undertake additional duties as reasonably required by the Operations Manager and wider leadership team.

Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a professional and friendly telephone manner.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.
Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Good written and spoken English.
Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues when required.
Calm, organised, and able to remain professional under pressure.
Tact, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
High standards of personal presentation and professionalism.
Experience working within a school or educational environment.
Experience using databases or management information systems.
First Aid qualification.
A caring, highly supportive working environment
A beautiful, nature rich setting to enhance learning
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
A team culture built on collaboration, creativity and kindness

Akeley Wood, part of the Blenheim family, is a thriving co educational independent school set across three beautiful campuses in the Buckinghamshire countryside. Welcoming pupils from 12 months to 18 years, we are a warm, inclusive and ambitious community where every pupil is known, valued and supported to achieve their very best.

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