Receptionist, Birmingham

Location: Lift Four Dwellings Secondary, Dwellings Lane, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1RJ, United Kingdom.

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

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.

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.

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 teamHas 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.

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.

Ready to apply? Get in touch. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Closing date: 5th June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

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.