Part Time Receptionist / Administrator

Join a Nurturing Environment Where Every Moment MattersJob Title: Part Time Receptionist / Administrator Location: Akeley Wood Schools, Buckinghamshire Salary: Up to £15,242.50 per Annum Hours: 25 hours per week | Tuesday, Wednesday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 4.30pm Contract: Part Time/Term Time Plus 2 weeks (6 days) About the School 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. Our learning environments are designed to inspire, from specialist classrooms to woodland outdoor areas, creative studios and modern sports facilities. We are proud of our strong pastoral culture, our commitment to individual strengths and our belief that meaningful relationships drive student success. Joining Akeley Wood School means joining a caring, collaborative team who believe in high expectations, compassion and the transformative power of education. Role Purpose 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 schoo