Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Small Heath Leadership Academy is seeking to appoint a well-motivated and proactive person to fulfil the role of Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. The successful candidates will work as part of the administrative team providing excellent customer service to both visitors to the school, students and staff.

You will demonstrate high standards of delivery in a consistent manner, be committed to improving achievement for all and will be able to inspire both staff and students. You will be passionate about learning, well-motivated, dynamic and possess an imaginative approach to your delivery. Attention to detail is essential.

You will have: 

• Experience of working in an educational environment in a reception/administrative role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be well organised and work accurately
• Ability to use SIMS, MS Office and other IT systems

You will find a school that:

• is passionate about its mission ‘To promote a culture of educational excellence, from within a caring and secure environment enriched with the values of discipline, mutual care and respect, which extends beyond the school into the wider community.’
• has a supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all members of our learning community
• has high ambitions for all and provides excellent opportunities for professional development
• is well-ordered with high standards of commitment from students, staff and parents
• An ethos of high expectations for students and staff
• A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment
• A strong commitment to professional development and progression for all staff 

The school is part of Star Academies Trust, one the UKs leading education providers. Through our mission of educational excellence, character development and service to communities, we aim to fulfil our vision of nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders. 

For more information, and to request an application pack including job description and person specification, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education on

T: 0121 236 4476

M: 07921 583731

E: smallheath@hays.com

Closing date: Monday 5th November 2018

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if necessary. Please return your application as soon as possible.

Small Heath Leadership Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory clearances including; references, Enhanced DBS disclosure, health clearance and proof of eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.