Administration Assistant and Receptionist
King Edward VII School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2PW19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Grade 3 Point 5 to 6 £25,583 to £25,989 per annum FTE (actual £22,004 to £22,353 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Administration Assistant and Receptionist
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Grade 3 Point 5 to 6
£25,583 to £25,989 per annum FTE (actual £22,004 to £22,353 per annum)
Permanent contract
Required start date: ASAP
King Edward VII School is seeking to appoint a confident, enthusiastic and highly organised Administration Assistant and Receptionist to provide high-quality administrative and reception support across both the Upper and Lower School sites.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and personable individual who enjoys working in a busy school environment and is committed to delivering an efficient and welcoming service to students, parents, staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will act as a first point of contact for the School at designated times, providing a professional reception service alongside comprehensive administrative support to departments across the School.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing written and verbal enquiries
- Maintaining accurate manual and computerised records
- Supporting the organisation of school trips and events
- Preparing and distributing resources for departmental staff
- Providing effective day-to-day administrative support
The successful candidate will:
- Be enthusiastic, proactive and committed
- Have excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Demonstrate a confident and professional manner
- Be proficient in ICT, including strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Be able to work efficiently and effectively within a busy environment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. All applicants are required to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy incorporating Self-Harm and Online Safety, this can be found here.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS certificate. As the post will involve regulated activity with children, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are included on the children’s barred list held by the DBS.
Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected”. These are not subject to the disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the ministry of justice website or see here.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment in confirmed. We will perform online searches as part of due diligence for all shortlisted candidates.
Please note: Only applications on the standard Sheffield LA leadership application form will be accepted.
CVs will not be considered
For further details please contact Mr T Hall – HR & Cover Manager at recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk or visit https://www.kes.sheffield.sch.uk/school/about-us/working-for-us
Closing date: 10 June 2026 – 12 noon
Interview date: W/c 15 June 2026
What the school offers its staff
King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed School with a diverse intake. It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. King Edward VII School has two sites within the S10 area, approximately 1.5 miles apart. At King Edward VII School we offer an excellent benefits package, including a pension, eye test vouchers and a wellbeing package. We also offer a full employee assistance programme (EAP).
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. All applicants are required to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy incorporating Self-Harm and Online Safety.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Edward VII School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1706 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VII School website
- Email address
- recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 229 6560
Local authority maintained secondary School
Arranging a visit to King Edward VII School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk.
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