Receptionist

Receptionist Lift Four Dwellings Secondary Dwellings Lane Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1RJ United Kingdom Location: Lift Four Dwellings, Quinton, Birmingham Salary: SCP 5-8 £25,583.00 - £26,824.00, Actual Salary: £21,906.70 - £22,969.37 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Contract: Permanent Start Date: September 2026 Are you a highly organised, professional and welcoming individual who enjoys working with young people and supporting a busy school community? We are seeking a Receptionist to join Lift Four Dwellings Secondary and play a key role as the first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly improving school where every student is known, valued and supported to succeed. Your new school Four Dwellings Academy is part of Lift Schools, a national trust of 59 schools across the country, including 10 schools in the Midlands. Led by Principal Claire Stoneman, the school has undergone significant transformation and improvement. We are proud to be known as a "small school with a big heart", where students are supported in a nurturing and ambitious environment. Recent highlights include: * Most improved school in South Birmingham for progress in 2024 * Among the most improved schools nationally * A recent Good Ofsted judgement * The best GCSE results in the school's history Our school values are built around the Three R's: * Respect - treating others with kindness and dignity * Resilience - persevering through challenges * Responsibility - taking ownership of our actions and our futures These values underpin our culture and guide the way we support our students every day. Your new role As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors, providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service for the academy. Working closely with the School Operations Manager and wider administration team, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of reception and wider school operations. Key responsibilities include: * Managing reception, visitor procedures and telephone enquiries * Supporting attendance administration and student welfare * Coordinating appointments, deliveries and meeting room bookings * Supporting first aid provision and safeguarding procedures * Assisting with school events and wider operational activities * Providing clerking and administrative support to the Academy Council, including minute-taking and maintaining governance records What you'll need to succeed We are looking for someone who: * Has experience in an administrative or customer-facing role * Has strong communication, organisational and IT skills * Can remain calm and professional in a busy environment * Works well independently and as part of a team * Has a passion for supporting young people * Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality Experience working within a school environment or supporting meetings/governance processes would be advantageous. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. 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 59 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 acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation. We offer you: * Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of 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 and travel deals. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 17 August. Please note that we are unable to offer an alternative interview date, so applicants must be available to attend on this date. Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you. Closing date: 10th August 2026 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 are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline 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. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and Linkedin. Further details can be found on our careers page. Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details. Downloads Job Description Benefits Brochure Safer Recruitment Statement AI Statement