Senior Receptionist

King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy is a mixed 11-18 academy serving a vibrant and diverse community. Judged to be Good by Ofsted (February 2023), we are proud of our committed staff and aspirational pupils.

We are looking for an experienced receptionist and administrator who can oversee the main reception and provide guidance and support to the reception staff and coordination the day-to-day workflow of the administration staff. As Senior Receptionist, you’ll ensure a welcoming, calm and professional reception environment is maintained at all times.

The successful candidate will:

• Be highly motivated and enthusiastic

• Be experienced in working in a busy reception/office environment

• Have excellent administration and communication skills (verbal and written)

• Have a strong understanding of Excel, Word and MIS systems

• Be committed to working as part of a team and be able to work under pressure and to deadlines

• Be able to develop and drive new initiatives and innovate practice

We can offer you:

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• A modern, well-resourced environment

• Supportive, enthusiastic and committed colleagues

• Access to a range of CPD and training tailored to your needs

About the Academy Trust

The King Edward VI Foundation, Birmingham, is a progressive charitable organisation which has supported excellence in education across the City since 1552. Our schools are diverse in nature but have a common purpose and commitment to achieving our mission of “making Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK”.

Our Academy Trust currently consists of two independent schools, six selective, and five nonselective academies. Our recent expansion into a wider diversity of local communities is enabling us to accelerate our strategies for improving the life chances of young people in Birmingham, whatever their background.

The King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham (“the Academy Trust”) was established in 2017 and is made up of the academies outlined above. The academies receive back office central support services including governance, from the Foundation Office (a central support services function), with several staff being seconded from the Foundation to deliver support services to the Academy Trust and the academies themselves.

Our highly focused five-year strategy aims to build on our existing strengths and heritage and deliver our ambitious growth strategy which aims to bring in a further five academies over the next five years.

For more information and to apply, please visit our employment page:

Alternatively, please get in touch by telephone: 0121 647 2471 or email: [email protected]

Closing date: 11 May 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.