Receptionist

School: Lift Percy Shurmer
Location: Longmore Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 9ED
Salary: £26,403, £26,824 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term contract until December 2026
Start date: As soon as possible

An Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' school, this is a rare opportunity to work for Lift Percy Shurmer as a receptionist to start as soon as possible.

Your new school
Lift Percy Shurmer is a large two-form entry primary academy who currently have 459 pupils aged from 3 to 11 which also include 39 children in the Nursery and 24 deaf pupils in our Deaf Learning Base (DLB). The school is led by an ambitious and dedicated Principle, Miss Marie Duffy. She has established a strong and personable team and in 2023 were graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted who recognised ''parents are overwhelmingly positive about the quality of education their children receive.'' They are now looking for an enthusiastic and friendly receptionist.

Your new role
The school is a vibrant and very busy school with a friendly culture and you will play an integral role by managing our busy reception to ensure everything runs as efficiently as possible. You will ultimately be at the heart of the school community and most people's first point of contact. Some of your duties will include answering calls promptly, managing the visitor system and schools inbox, updating pupils attendance and absences whilst following the safeguarding procedures.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a personable and welcoming individual with experience of working in a busy reception environment, if it's within a school even better! You will be able to multitask with an eye for detail whilst prioritising accordingly. You'll be able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils and parents and understand the importance of your role in the school.

We will review applications and interview ASAP so please apply or make contact ASAP.

Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.