Receptionist and Administrative Assistant - Meadows School

We are seeking an experienced, hard‑working, enthusiastic individual who wants to be part of a successful team. This is an exciting opportunity to be the first point of contact for visitors, students and parents to school. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The successful applicant will require Receptionist and School Admin experience. You will play a key part in providing front of house, clerical and administrative support in a fast‑moving school.

• Receptionist and Admin assistant who has experience of working in a busy school office
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Enthusiastic person with real passion for working with children with SEND
• Has high expectations of pupils and be committed to making a real difference to our students learning outcomes
• Flexible and open to new ideas
• Team player
• GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent
• Will fully support the ethos and aims of our schools
• Able to efficiently plan their day and prioritise workload

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee rewards
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Regular support and supervision
• Staff support (Mental health first aid, Occupational Health Service, Employee Assistance Programme with access for your whole family, Staff Briefings and events etc.)
• A creative, flexible curriculum tailored to the individual students’ needs
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities
• A wide range of fantastic resources

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

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

Hours: 37 hours per week – Term Time plus 3 weeks (1 week INSET + 2 weeks)

Grade: Grade D, SCP 9 to 17, £27,254–£31,022 p.a. (Actual salary £25,367–£29,590 p.a.)

Location: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU
/ Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ

Visits: Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting

Closing Date: 8th July 2026 at 8am

Shortlisting: 8th July 2026 in the pm

Interviews: 16th July 2026