Reception / Office Administrator

Plantsbrook School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1RB

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  11 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,027.00 - £25,992.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary - £21,098 - £22,823

Reception / Office Administrator job summary

Reception/Office Administrator
Plantsbrook School
Full-Time (Term Time Only), 36.5 hours per week
Actual Salary: £21,098 – £22,823 (Grade 2 FTE: £24,027 – £25,992)
Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 11 June 2025

Are you an organised, approachable, and proactive individual looking to support a busy and vibrant school environment?

We are seeking a dedicated Reception/Office Administrator to join our supportive and professional team, providing vital administrative support to students, staff, and visitors. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of school life, supporting day-to-day operations and making a positive impact on students’ educational experience.

Key Details:

Working Hours:

• Monday & Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm (30-minute lunch)

• Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm (30-minute lunch)
  Term Time Only

Reporting to: Senior Office Manager

Your Role Will Include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for student reception and handling general enquiries

• Supporting administrative functions across reception, careers, enrichment, attendance, and cover

• Operating the school switchboard and managing phone/email correspondence

• Maintaining and updating manual and electronic records using MIS and IT systems

• Liaising with staff, students, external agencies, and the wider school community

• Organising events and supporting meetings

• Assisting with medical/first aid responsibilities (training can be provided)

• Supporting the daily running of reprographics, post distribution, and lost property

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong IT and organisational abilities

• A team player with a flexible and professional approach

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Willingness to undertake training as needed

Fluent spoken English is essential, as required under the Immigration Act 2016.

Why Join Us?

Broadleaf Partnership Trust is a forward-thinking, student-centred Trust dedicated to excellence in education and personal development. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent employment, and all applications are considered fairly and in line with safeguarding requirements.

Deadline to Apply: 9am, Wednesday 11 June 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Please note successful candidates for all Broadleaf Partnership Trust vacancies will be requested to apply for Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, although a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

Broadleaf Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Plantsbrook School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1553 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Plantsbrook School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plantsbrook-school-sutton-coldfield

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