Job Description

About the School - Akeley Wood Junior

Akeley Wood School is a dynamic and friendly place to work with opportunities for professional development. We educate around 700 children across three campuses and have a progressive approach to teaching and learning. We strive for a holistic education at Akeley wood and achieve this through the supportive environment and diverse breadth of learning and development within our School.



We look to recruit high calibre staff committed to achieving the highest standards and to actively take part in the school life.



The school now has an exciting opportunity for a part-time

School Receptionist

to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, 'Thrive in a rapidly evolving world'.

About the role

As School Receptionist, you will be the warm, professional face of our Junior School, providing the first point of contact for students, parents, visitors, and staff. You will play a central role in creating a welcoming atmosphere while managing a busy front-of-house area with efficiency and calm. From handling calls and emails to supporting attendance records, communications, first aid, and safeguarding processes, your day-to-day work will be essential to the smooth running of the school. You'll also support administrative tasks, help manage after-school club bookings, and ensure reception reflects the high standards of our school at all times.

This is a permanent, part-time role 0.7 FTE needed all year round on a 52 week contract. Working hours are 8am-1pm Monday to Thursday and a full day on Fridays.

Who we are looking for:

You are an organised, friendly, and confident communicator who thrives in a people-facing role. With excellent interpersonal skills and strong IT competence, you enjoy juggling varied responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. You handle pressure with a calm, professional approach and understand the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, and safeguarding. Whether it's supporting colleagues, welcoming a nervous pupil, or coordinating information for parents, you are someone who cares about getting things right and making people feel at ease. If you're proactive, reliable, and ready to be a key part of our school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits at Cognita

Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience Aviva Pension Scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave Access to My Staff Shop - 1,000's of savings to be made across the year Cycle to Work scheme, operated through My Staff Shop 24/7 wellbeing support through Cognita Health Assured, our Employee Assistance Program Free school lunches A discount on fees for children at Akeley Wood School.

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:

29th June 2025

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.



We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.



Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.