We are looking to appoint an Administrator to help support our Reception and Professional Services operations on a part-time basis, 5 afternoons a week. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a friendly school reception experience, greeting and assisting pupils, parents, staff and visitors entering the school, whilst ensuring compliance with school security and safeguarding policies.  They will also support with the smooth running of the HR and Finance functions, including carrying out financial administration and assisting with recruitment. 

This varied role will offer the right person the opportunity to be involved with many aspects of school administration.  We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic and flexible, who works well with others and is keen to get involved in busy day to day school life.  Experience of working in a school in a receptionist or administrator role is desirable, alongside a willingness to be First Aid trained. 

Hours of work are 12:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, term time only. 

We will have high expectations of you to be an outstanding role model committed to the distinctive ethos of our School, where we strive for academic excellence, underpinned by character education.  In return we can offer you:

• Professional Development: We are committed to your growth.  You will benefit from ongoing professional development, with additional training days to enhance and develop your knowledge and skills. 
• Research and Development: 3 days per year dedicated to your own research or professional development.
• Enrichment Opportunities: Be involved in our exciting timetabled enrichment programme. 
• World class Resources & Partnerships:  Access cutting-edge resources, research and professional networks through our collaboration with the University of Birmingham. 

Visits to the school are welcome.  To arrange, please contact Katie Tennant on 0121 796 5008 or email recruitment@uobschool.org.uk.

 Please note that we will not consider applications via CV. 

The University of Birmingham 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: enhanced DBS; Prohibition Check; qualifications; medical fitness; identity and right to work. 

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.  If you are currently working in a school setting, please ensure that your references include your current Head Teacher. 

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, 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 about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. 

Safeguarding is our top priority.  We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of pupils and students. 

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