• Job description
• Person Specification
• Application form
• Recruitment brochure

The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552.  Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”. 

Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five non selective academies.  Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background. 

The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above.  The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is an oversubscribed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community.

We are looking to appoint an experienced reception administrator to join our busy main office team. To provide comprehensive reception support, together with administrative duties, ensuring consistent and outstanding customer service at all times. 

Applicants will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible and will need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to multi task. Previous school office experience and or front of house reception experience is desirable. Applicants must be competent in the use of ICT packages and data systems and have excellent literacy and numeracy skills

We can offer you:

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A modern, well-resourced environment
• Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues
• Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs
• Use of well-resourced Gym (during non-teaching hours).

 A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found using the links above or can be obtained from: 

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy

Sheldon Heath Road

Birmingham

B26 2RZ

Tel: 0121 647 2471

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting eleven schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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.

CHARITY NUMBER: 529051