We are seeking a hard-working, caring individual who wants to be part of a successful team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, fast-moving school.
We are looking for:
The successful applicant will be a hardworking, dedicated professional to undertake reception and general clerical duties within the main school office.
The successful candidate will have:
School admin experience preferable but not essential
Good communication skills
Experience of admin & clerical duties – typing, filing, photocopying etc.
Experience of reception & telephone duties – dealing with enquiries from a range of stakeholders
A minimum of NVQ level 2 in Administration
Educated to GCSE Grade C in English & Maths (or equivalent)
In return we can offer:
A happy and supportive team environment
A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities
A wide range of fantastic resources
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 hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk. If you require more information about how to apply for the post, please call 0121 296 3000.
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.
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Hours: 37 hours per week
Grade: Grade C, SCP 5-8 (£24,790 - £25,992 p.a.) Actual Salary - £22,120 - £23,492 p.a.
Location: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025
Interviews for shortlisted candidates: Friday 28th February 2025
Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.