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At Wodensborough Ormiston Academy, we are seeking a professional, welcoming and highly organised Receptionist/Administrator to be the first point of contact for our academy. The academy receptionist is the face and voice of the academy and Ormiston Academies Trust, responsible for contributing to the culture of the academy and managing the front desk, greeting visitors, and handling a variety of administrative tasks. The role is critical in serving the local community and creating a positive and welcoming first impression.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident, polite and approachable, with excellent communication skills.
• Experienced in reception or customer service roles, ideally with at least 2 years of experience.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office and comfortable with school management information systems such as SIMS, Arbor, Cpoms, Classcharts, or willing to learn.
• Highly organised, able to multi-task and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, reliable and discreet, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Flexible, solution-focused and a strong team player.

At Wodensborough Ormiston Academy, we are more than just a school – we are a thriving community. Guided by our ethos, “Believe, Achieve, Succeed”, we are dedicated to providing a high-quality education that raises aspirations and transforms lives.
We are a popular and heavily oversubscribed 11–16 mainstream school with the additional expertise and facilities to include two focused SEND provisions, for young people on the autistic spectrum, and for those who are deaf and hearing impaired (ARC and Deaf Academy). We have also developed a base on site to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Furthermore, our small and bespoke sixth form provision (WOA6) caters for students in Years 12 and 13 who have EHCPs.