Receptionist/Admin Assistant - Catshill Federation

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A welcoming school in Bromsgrove seeking a dedicated Receptionist to manage a busy front desk. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to maintain a welcoming environment for students and staff. This term-time role offers 30 hours per week and requires the ability to prioritize tasks, develop relationships, and comply with safeguarding policies. The position pays between £24,796 and £25,185 pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise and manage a frequently changing workload.
• Develop good working relationships with the Administration team.
• Responsible and reliable individual.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a welcoming and efficient front desk experience.
• Maintain personal and professional development.
• Comply with policies related to safeguarding and data protection.

Skills

strong communication skills

excellent team player

meticulous attention to detail

effective organisational abilities

customer service skills

adaptability

proficiency with technology

problem-solving

Job description

Catshill Middle School is welcoming, positive and inclusive. The core purpose of the federation is to provide a nurturing community that challenges all to succeed. You will join a positive and extremely caring staff with a ‘can do’ attitude to change and development.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated Receptionist to join our school. The successful candidate will require the ability to prioritise and manage a frequently changing workload, possess good organisational skills, develop good working relationships with the Administration team and will be a responsible and reliable individual.

Key Qualities and Accountabilities

• strong communication skills and excellent team player
• meticulous attention to detail
• effective organisational, problem solving and multitasking abilities
• proficiency with technology
• excellent customer service skills, professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to remain calm and friendly even in stressful situations, to ensure a welcoming and efficient front desk experience
• work closely with other staff members to ensure a positive school environment
• maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate inappropriate training activities and support staff in their development and training
• undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job
• be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Both Catshill Middle School and Catshill First School have recently joined the Spire Church of England Learning Trust. This is an exciting time for both schools and all staff. The Spire Trust currently has 6 schools with the joint aim of raising standards and benefiting the children and families the schools serve. The Trust team provides excellent support, enables extensive networking and offers continued career development opportunities and training.

We are also fortunate to be federated with Catshill First School which provides us with excellent opportunities for effective transition with our main feeder school and opportunities for staff collaboration.

We can offer you welcoming teams committed to improving outcomes for all children and as part of The Spire Church of England Learning Trust, the successful candidates will have access to excellent professional development opportunities as the Trust values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well‑being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self‑declaration form.

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.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e‑mail.

If you are successful in being short‑listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

For further information, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our website: Careers at Catshill Middle School - Bromsgrove, United Kingdom, B61 0JW | Eteach

Hours: 30hrs per week, Term Time only

Grade: Scale 2, Point 3-4, £24,796 - £25,185 pro rata

Closing Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 12 noon.

Interview Date: TBC.