Administration Assistant (Reception)

Job Information

Washwood Heath Academy

Burney Lane

Birmingham

B8 2AS

Telephone Number: 0121 675 7272

Email Address: enquiry@washwood.academy

Job Start Date: As soon as possible

First impressions count – it only takes 7 seconds to make a first impression on another human being……. Are you that person who can encapsulate Washwood Heath Academy’s success and make that all important first impression in a dynamic, energetic environment?

Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is looking to appoint a suitably qualified, hard-working and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to support the work of the Administration teams by being a professional, effective and efficient Receptionist.

Washwood Heath Academy is an increasingly successful school at the heart of the community. We offer students a wide range of support to enable them to succeed. Ofsted say we are ‘a school for everyone’ and we had our best results ever in August 2022. You can be a crucial part of our commitment to help students achieve the best possible results as

we are looking for an Administration Assistant to work with the Administration team to ensure our Reception is a welcoming, professional, and nurturing environment.

You will work under the direct supervision of the PA to Headteacher/Administration Support Manager to provide excellent support in Reception.

You should have excellent IT skills, be well organised, have a professional approach to work and be able to prioritise workloads to meet critical deadlines. Excellent communication skills both oral and written are also an essential part of the role to be able to deal with staff, students, parents and external agencies. An ability to multi task is essential.

The successful candidate will already have experience of working within a front of house setting, ideally in an academic environment, have experience of Microsoft Office and should be able to provide evidence that you have the skills, knowledge and understanding to become an Administration Assistant in Reception at our Academy.

We:

• have motivated, vibrant, multi-ethnic students and staff

• have a strong family ethos where individuals are respected and valued

• offer an excellent induction programme within a friendly and supportive environment

• offer a whole range of opportunities to develop further colleagues’ teaching skills and leadership potential

• are creative and innovative in our approach to all aspects of school life

• are well resourced and ICT rich

• are committed to continuous improvement

• are part of the WHA Trust that provides numerous professional development opportunities and on-site parking

It is a very exciting time to join our Academy and we are looking for a highly motivated, skilled and creative individual to join a committed team of specialists.

We value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.

We promise to treat all candidates fairly, consistently and with respect throughout the application, assessment, and selection process.

We are also “happy to talk flexible working” subject to the operational requirements of the role.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

How to apply

Closing Date: 16 March 2023, 9am

Please apply using the following link to apply.

(NB CV’s will not be accepted)

Washwood Heath Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Safeguarding This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: Support Staff enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. References All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. Short-listed candidates An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. Terms and conditions BCC is a Living Wage employer. Rehabilitation of offenders This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Rehabilitation of Offenders . Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.