Job Description
Receptionist/Administrator
Rookwood School, Andover
Start Date: Wednesday 26th August
Permanent – Part Time Term time, plus 9 additional working days during school holidays
26.25 hours per week
Monday: 8.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday: 8.00am – 5.15pm
Thursday: 8.00am – 5.15pm
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Rookwood is looking to appoint a professional, efficient and welcoming Receptionist/Administrator to provide a high quality front of house service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors. As the first point of contact for the school, the postholder will play a key role in creating a positive impression and supporting the smooth running of the school’s administrative functions.
Nestled on a leafy site in Andover, Rookwood School is a happy and thriving learning environment for pupils aged 6 months to 18 years. At the heart of our ethos is strong pastoral care, where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. Our school motto, ‘Sapere Aude,’ translates to ‘dare to know’ or ‘have the courage to understand’, perfectly capturing the essence of our identity. We encourage our pupils to question, explore, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide a warm, professional reception service, greeting visitors, parents and pupils
• Manage incoming telephone calls, emails and enquiries, ensuring they are handled efficiently and courteously
• Support the smooth running of the school day through accurate record keeping, including registers and visitor logs
• Maintain a presentable and welcoming reception area at all times
• Assist with a range of administrative tasks, including correspondence, pupil communication, post distribution and document preparation
• Support the coordination of clubs, activities and bookings, ensuring accurate information is shared with staff and parents
• Handle confidential information in line with data protection and safeguarding requirements
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the wider administrative needs of the school
About You – Skills, Qualities & Experience:
• GCSEs or equivalent; school experience desirable; First Aid training or willingness to train
• Good IT skills and experience in a reception, customer service or admin role
• Friendly, approachable and confident in a front of house role
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Well organised, accurate and able to manage a busy workload calmly
• Professional, reliable and aligned with the school’s values
• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection
In return we will offer you:
• A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
• Opportunities for further professional development
• Employee assistance provision
• Access to reduced educational fees for qualifying children
• A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community
Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time.
Applications are invited to be submitted via our online application portal at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001293
Closing date for this vacancy is Friday 3rd July 2026.
The advert may close prior to the stated date, and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.
Rookwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, right to work in the UK, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment and two satisfactory references. All positions which involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).