Receptionist/Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary: Band C SCP 5 - 8 £21,575 - £22,777 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week on a rota basis, some evening meetings/events, Term Time + 3 weeks
The Academy
Shireland CBSO Academy is an exciting new school opening to Years 7 and 12 in September 2023 and is the first state school in the country to have a partnership with a professional orchestra. Based in Providence Place, West Bromwich, the Academy will work in partnership with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) and serve all of Sandwell and the wider West Midlands. The Academy is for all students who have a passion or talent for music – they do not necessarily need to already play an instrument.
Shireland CBSO Academy is part of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust providing staff with opportunities to progress both within the school, and across the Trust.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of a brand-new academy, with the potential to shape your career with us as the academy grows.
We believe:
- At CBSO we are committed to an inclusive education for local students at every ability level, a rigorous grounding in academic fundamentals and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting-edge skills for the era in which they live.
- That every student should be safe, happy ambitious of themselves and respectful of all.
- To ensure the students have world class opportunities which allow them to compete with any students in the country.
We are seeking an efficient and welcoming Receptionist. Applicants will:
- Role model a commitment to excellence
- Be confident in using ICT systems
- Want to collaborate as part of a team
- Are flexible and adaptable, rising to the challenge of creating a new Academy
- Have high standards
In return we will offer:
- Excellent career development opportunities
- The opportunity to be involved in the opening of a new Academy
The Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
(previous applicants need not apply)
Closing date: Sunday 2nd July
Interviews WC: Monday 10th July 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist/Administrator roles across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,575 - £22,777 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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