Receptionist

eTeach UK Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Receptionist to welcome students and parents, manage communications, and ensure safeguarding. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, along with First Aid certification. This position offers a competitive salary of approximately £22,154, working 36 ½ hours per week during term time with two additional weeks in summer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a reception or administrative role is desirable.
• Ability to handle correspondence and communication professionally.
• Familiarity with safeguarding processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome students, guests, and parents into the school.
• Ensure safeguarding processes are followed.
• Answer and filter telephone calls.
• Respond to emails and handle correspondence to parents.
• Type letters and memos.
• File, scan, and photocopy documents.
• Deal with parents and pupils.
• Provide First Aid.

Skills

First Aid Certification

Excellent Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

WAVERLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION TRUST

Receptionist Grade 2

36 ½ hours per week, Term Time Only + 2 weeks of Summer Term

Salary: £24,027 - £25,992 (Pro rata)

Actual salary approximately £22,154

Start Date: September 2025

Waverley Education Foundation (WEF) is a Multi Academy Trust operating Waverley School and Waverley Studio College, with over 1900 pupils. It supports learning, leadership, and management to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Waverley Studio College, opened in September 2013, caters for students at Key Stages 4 and 5, with up to 75 students per cohort and capacity for 300 students. It achieved excellent GCSE and Post 16 results in 2022 and is currently full in Years 10 and 11. The college specializes in Health, Creative Technology, and Enterprise, with a focus on student behavior, work experience, and character development.

Our core values are Humanity, Equality, Aspiration, and Respect, aligning with our vision to create a collaborative learning community aiming for excellence. The September 2022 Ofsted inspection rated the college as 'Good,' noting students' good behavior and positive interactions.

As a School Receptionist, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

1. Welcoming students, guests, and parents into the school
2. Ensuring safeguarding processes are followed
3. Answering and filtering telephone calls
4. Responding to emails and handling correspondence to parents
5. Typing letters and memos
6. Filing, scanning, and photocopying documents
7. Dealing with parents and pupils
8. Providing First Aid

The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.