Receptionist/Administrative Support Assistant

KING EDWARD VI SCHOOL; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

King Edward VI School, Lichfield, is seeking a full-time Receptionist/Administrative Support Assistant to join the front-of-house team. The role involves reception duties, general administration, and supporting home-school communications.

The successful candidate should be organised, with strong IT and written communication skills, and be able to handle varied situations with students, staff, parents and external organisations.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative skills.
• Proficient IT skills, able to operate school IT systems.
• Highly efficient and well organised with accurate written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-of-house reception cover and general admin support.
• Assist with school communications using Groupcall and home–school messaging.
• Support other administrative tasks as required and adapt to busy front desk environment.
• Occasionally undertake first-aid duties and related training if needed.

Skills

Administrative skills

IT skills

Organised

Communication

Job description

Receptionist/Administrative Support Assistant - King Edward VI School Lichfield

Employer: King Edward VI School, Lichfield

Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire

Salary: Grade 4 Actual starting salary £23,313 per annum

Closing date: 19 Oct 2026

Sector: Education

Job Type: Administration / Clerical / Secretarial - inc PA, Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Administration

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Working Pattern: Term time

Hours: Full-Time

Job Details

Title: Receptionist/Administrative Support Assistant

Dates:

Apply by 9.00am Monday 19 October 2026

Interviews:

Thursday 22 October 2026

Salary:

Grade 4 - £26,847-£27,274 per annum (actual starting salary £23,313)

Contract Type:

Full time 37 hours per week/Term time + 6 additional days

Contract Term:

Fixed Term - until 21 July 2027

Required by:

As soon as possible

We are seeking a full-time Receptionist/Administrative Support Assistant to start as soon as possible. The role will involve support for the school's general administration including reception duties, and other key functions such as Groupcall, our home-school communication. There are two busy receptions in school and we anticipate the postholder being based in our main visitor reception. This role will involve some first-aid duties and the successful candidate should be willing to undertake any necessary training.

The successful candidate will have excellent administrative skills, IT skills and be highly efficient and organised. Whilst experience in a school is not essential, we are looking for someone who is used to operating IT systems in a front of house setting. The post requires you to be able to deal sensitively with a variety of situations with students, staff, parents and external organisations. An ability to remain calm in stressful situations and a flexible approach with highly accurate written communication skills are essential. The hours of work are 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Friday, with a 3.30pm finish on Fridays. King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

For further information and all the documents you will need to make an application, please visit our website www.keslichfield.org.uk, email: [e-mail] or telephone [phone]. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.