Senior Receptionist
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2RZ18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 7.45 - 4.30pm Mon-Fri - Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- SCP 10-15 - £27,694 - £30,024 FTE - £27,490-29,803 Actual
What skills and experience we're looking for
VISION AND PURPOSE
We are looking for an experienced receptionist and administrator who can oversea the main reception and provide guidance and support to the reception staff and coordination the day-to-day workflow of the administration staff. To ensure a welcoming, calm and professional reception environment is maintained at all times.
Main Duties:
- To support the day-to-day organisation of the school office and reception area.
- To provide guidance and support to the Receptionists and Administration officers
- Co-ordinate and oversea the reprographics and administrative workflows.
- To have responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the main reception and office procedures ensuring safeguarding processes are adhered to.
- To further develop an efficient administrative support system, realising and deploying the potential of IT and other technologies in the administration of the Academy.
- Maintain effective communication with the PA to the Principal to support smooth office functioning.
- Respond positively to feedback and pass on concerns to the PA when appropriate.
- To take responsibility to ensure the main reception office is organised, tidy and inviting
- To be proficient in a range of systems, Excel, Word, Arbor, CPOMS.
- To oversea maintenance and transfer of student records / archives. Ensure they are maintained to a high standard by the administrative support officer confirming when children leave the academy their file is transferred to the new school or college as soon as possible with secure transit and confirmation of receipt obtained.
- To carry out word processing, data entry and ICT based tasks.
- To support in the invigilation of tests and examinations, to accompany staff and pupils on educational visits.
- To support the school’s first aid function as a registered first aider and supporting pupils with specific medical conditions, e.g. diabetes.
Other
- To support after school events such as parent’s evening, open evenings etc
- To undertake the necessary training involved with the post.
- You will also need to be a committed to teamwork, very well organised, with an excellent work ethic as well as an effective communicator working with staff, pupils and parents.
- Individuals have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people he/she is responsible for or comes into contact with.
- To ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety.
- To ensure that the highest standards of confidentiality are maintained when dealing with information relating to pupils and/or staff.
- To understand and act in accordance with the school’s equal opportunities policies.
- To undertake any reasonable task requested by the Principal / SLT or line manager
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A modern, well-resourced environment
- Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
- Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
CHARITY NUMBER: 529051
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 VI Sheldon Heath Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1192 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy website
- Email address
- vacancies@kesh.kevibham.org
- Phone number
- 0121 647 2471
The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.
Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non selective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.
The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.
Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.
King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is an oversubscribed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.
Arranging a visit to King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@kesh.kevibham.org.
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