Receptionist/Administration Assistant
Grade 1, point 3 (Actual salary £15,922 pa)
27.5 hours per week, permanent, term time only
Required from September 2026
We are looking to recruit a friendly and professional receptionist and administrator to join our highly effective team. You will be an important member of our school and have a positive approach in this key role. This is a superb opportunity for a proactive and motivated team member, who has the enthusiasm, drive and dedication, to provide outstanding service to our parents, carers, visitors, staff and pupils and to promote our ethos of “Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence”.
Great Wyrley Academy is part of a growing Multi Academy Trust which affords our staff many cross-phase opportunities and has achieved ‘good’ in all areas following its recent Ofsted inspection. We have been recognised for the high-quality education we offer our students, going from strength to strength with a culture of excellence now embedded in every aspect of school life.
This is demonstrated through the school’s motto of “Relentlessly Pursuing Excellence”. We offer a very friendly and inclusive working environment where children and the community are at the heart of all we do. We’re more than a school-we’re a community. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where staff are valued, supported, and empowered to make a positive impact on young people’s lives.
Successful candidates should have:-
? Some knowledge of administration and office systems / procedures
? NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in relevant area
? Good numeracy and literacy skills
? Willingness to undertake first aid training
? Ability to use a range of ICT systems and packages (e.g. Microsoft Word)
? Good communication skills
? Ability to respond to routine queries, referring to others as appropriate
? Ability to work as part of a team
? Remains calm in difficult situations
? Displays sensitivity and empathy to others
For more information or to arrange for a visit to the school, please contact Mrs Marie Newman, on 01922 419311 ext 3425.
Closing date: 23 June 2026 at 12pm
Great Wyrley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list check. All applications will be considered on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the process prior to the advertised date.
