Receptionist /Administration Assistant - The Meadows School

WMJobs; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading school as a Receptionist/Administration Assistant and be the first point of contact for visitors, students, and parents. The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, along with experience in a busy school office. With a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in students' learning outcomes.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Rewards

Excellent professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in working in a busy school office.
• Passion for working with children with SEND.
• Ability to efficiently plan and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, students, and parents.
• Providing clerical and administrative support in a school environment.
• Supporting the ethos and aims of the school.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receptionist /Administration Assistant - The Meadows School

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The Meadows School (Sandwell) (SIPS),

We are seeking an experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic individual who wants to be part of a successful team. This is an exciting opportunity to be the first point of contact for visitors, students and parents to school. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The successful applicant will require Receptionist and School Admin experience. You will play a key part in providing front of house, clerical and administrative support in a fast-moving school.

We are looking for:

• Receptionist and Admin assistant who has experience of working in a busy school office
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages
• an enthusiastic person with real passion for working with children with SEND
• Has high expectations of pupils’ and be committed to making a real difference to our students learning outcomes
• Is flexible and open to new ideas
• Is a team player
• GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent
• Will fully support the ethos and aims of our schools
• Able to efficiently plan their day and prioritise workload.
  
  
  

In return we can offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Rewards
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Regular support and supervision
• Staff support (Mental health first aid, Occupational Health Service, Employee Assistance Programme with access for your whole family, Staff Briefings and events etc.)
• A creative, flexible curriculum which is tailored to the individual students needs
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities
• A wide range of fantastic resources
  
  
  

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.

Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to [e-mail].

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you 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/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

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 opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

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

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.

All references obtained will be checked upon for authenticity and accuracy.

You can visit our website: www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 1 week

Grade: Grade D,SCP 9- 17, £26,409 - £30,060 (Actual Salary £23,564 - £27,516 p.a.)

Location: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU/Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ

This position maybe based at either of the sites.

Closing Date: 30 June 2025

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