ABC Teachers
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
ABC Teachers is seeking a receptionist to work on a full-time basis in an SEN Primary & Secondary School in Stourbridge on a full-time basis. This is a dynamic role with plenty of variety which is offered initially on a temporary basis with the possibility to moving to a permanent role for the right candidate. Hours either:- 7am-3.30pm (preferred) or 8am-4.30pm About the Role Greet visitors, professionals (e.g., social workers, therapists), and families in a warm, respectful, and professional manner. Manage visitor sign-in/sign-out processes, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed. Answer telephone calls, direct inquiries appropriately, and take clear messages. Follow safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately. Ensure confidential information is handled sensitively and securely. Support staff in maintaining a calm and safe reception area, especially during heightened situations. Liaise with care staff, managers, and external professionals to support smooth coordination of appointments, meetings, and visits. Maintain clear communication logs and calendars. The School This school offers specialised education for young people aged 7 to 19, with a strong focus on supporting students with Autism, ADHD, behavioural challenges, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as physical and learning disabilities, including visual impairments. Located on spacious, well-equipped grounds, the school features small class sizes and regularly provides one-to-one support. This creates a calm, nurturing environment where students benefit from personalised attention and tailored guidance to help them thrive both academically and emotionally. The school s committed staff work collaboratively to support each student in reaching their full potential. A key priority is equipping students with essential life skills and fostering independence to ensure a smooth transition into adulthood. At the heart of the school s ethos is the belief that personal development includes meaningful engagement with the wider community. To promote this, the school has developed a variety of on-site social enterprises such as cafés, farm shops, and heritage centres which offer safe, inclusive environments where both students and adults can build vocational and interpersonal skills through real-world experiences. About you: Previous experience in an administrative or receptionist role. Experience in a care, education, or residential setting is a plus. Basic knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality requirements. Familiarity with systems like Microsoft Office and Outlook. Excellent telephone manner. Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment. Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check. ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About ABC Teachers ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and What ABC Teachers offer As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. How to apply If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).
ABC Teachers is seeking a receptionist to work on a full-time basis in an SEN Primary & Secondary School in Stourbridge on a full-time basis. This is a dynamic role with plenty of variety which is offered initially on a temporary basis with the possibility to moving to a permanent role for the right candidate. Hours either:- 7am-3.30pm (preferred) or 8am-4.30pm About the Role Greet visitors, professionals (e.g., social workers, therapists), and families in a warm, respectful, and professional manner. Manage visitor sign-in/sign-out processes, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed. Answer telephone calls, direct inquiries appropriately, and take clear messages. Follow safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately. Ensure confidential information is handled sensitively and securely. Support staff in maintaining a calm and safe reception area, especially during heightened situations. Liaise with care staff, managers, and external professionals to support smooth coordination of appointments, meetings, and visits. Maintain clear communication logs and calendars. The School This school offers specialised education for young people aged 7 to 19, with a strong focus on supporting students with Autism, ADHD, behavioural challenges, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as physical and learning disabilities, including visual impairments. Located on spacious, well-equipped grounds, the school features small class sizes and regularly provides one-to-one support. This creates a calm, nurturing environment where students benefit from personalised attention and tailored guidance to help them thrive both academically and emotionally. The school s committed staff work collaboratively to support each student in reaching their full potential. A key priority is equipping students with essential life skills and fostering independence to ensure a smooth transition into adulthood. At the heart of the school s ethos is the belief that personal development includes meaningful engagement with the wider community. To promote this, the school has developed a variety of on-site social enterprises such as cafés, farm shops, and heritage centres which offer safe, inclusive environments where both students and adults can build vocational and interpersonal skills through real-world experiences. About you: Previous experience in an administrative or receptionist role. Experience in a care, education, or residential setting is a plus. Basic knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality requirements. Familiarity with systems like Microsoft Office and Outlook. Excellent telephone manner. Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment. Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check. ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About ABC Teachers ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and What ABC Teachers offer As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. How to apply If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).
Harris Federation
Beckenham, Kent
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Join the Harris Institute's new site in Peckham, where you'll play a key role in supporting teacher training and development across London and South Essex. As the first point of contact for our office, you'll coordinate recruitment and programmes for Initial Teacher Education, Assessment Only, and apprenticeships. We're looking for a confident, organised communicator who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team driving excellence in education. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: First point of contact for the initial teacher education team, dealing with telephone calls and inbox queries. Maintaining accurate databases and evaluation records. Liaising with Harris Institute colleagues in Chafford Hundred and Beckenham to share information. Preparing information to respond to queries from stakeholders and suppliers including DfE. Maintaining the website ensuring that content is current, accurate and well presented. Images are changed regularly and out of date information is removed promptly. Organising team diary and bookings calendar to be shared with colleagues ensuring that the calendar is kept up to date and event clashes are avoided. Leading the administration and organisation for centrally run CPD, liaising with Academies to book training rooms, catering, and refreshments . Timely communications with participants undertaking training, confirming training times, venues and homework expectations ahead of training sessions. Supporting financial systems and processes, tracking trainee details, recording programme costs and sending information to finance so that invoices can be generated. Sharing invoices with schools and tracking payments. Producing clear and comprehensive communications to promote training opportunities e.g The Harris Highlights e-newsletter. Creating materials for events, documents, tasks sheets including printing / photocopying. Ability to accurately provide regular updates on Harris Institute activity. Organise meetings / schedules, take notes and circulate meeting information. Follow up on actions from participants / events. Supporting the implementation of Harris Institute and National Institute of Teaching process and procedures. Maintain responsibility for an efficient filing system both electronically and manually, this may include audio and document preparation. Proof reading and collate information for the production of marketing materials WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: General typing skills along with a working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Teams, MS Forms and Outlook. A high level of attention to detail is required. Good interpersonal skills evidenced Experience of Apprenticeship administration reporting to DfE Experience of ITE administration and reporting to DfE Working knowledge of MS Publisher and using social media for marketing Experience of using Dynamics and PowerBi APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Join the Harris Institute's new site in Peckham, where you'll play a key role in supporting teacher training and development across London and South Essex. As the first point of contact for our office, you'll coordinate recruitment and programmes for Initial Teacher Education, Assessment Only, and apprenticeships. We're looking for a confident, organised communicator who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team driving excellence in education. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: First point of contact for the initial teacher education team, dealing with telephone calls and inbox queries. Maintaining accurate databases and evaluation records. Liaising with Harris Institute colleagues in Chafford Hundred and Beckenham to share information. Preparing information to respond to queries from stakeholders and suppliers including DfE. Maintaining the website ensuring that content is current, accurate and well presented. Images are changed regularly and out of date information is removed promptly. Organising team diary and bookings calendar to be shared with colleagues ensuring that the calendar is kept up to date and event clashes are avoided. Leading the administration and organisation for centrally run CPD, liaising with Academies to book training rooms, catering, and refreshments . Timely communications with participants undertaking training, confirming training times, venues and homework expectations ahead of training sessions. Supporting financial systems and processes, tracking trainee details, recording programme costs and sending information to finance so that invoices can be generated. Sharing invoices with schools and tracking payments. Producing clear and comprehensive communications to promote training opportunities e.g The Harris Highlights e-newsletter. Creating materials for events, documents, tasks sheets including printing / photocopying. Ability to accurately provide regular updates on Harris Institute activity. Organise meetings / schedules, take notes and circulate meeting information. Follow up on actions from participants / events. Supporting the implementation of Harris Institute and National Institute of Teaching process and procedures. Maintain responsibility for an efficient filing system both electronically and manually, this may include audio and document preparation. Proof reading and collate information for the production of marketing materials WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: General typing skills along with a working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Teams, MS Forms and Outlook. A high level of attention to detail is required. Good interpersonal skills evidenced Experience of Apprenticeship administration reporting to DfE Experience of ITE administration and reporting to DfE Working knowledge of MS Publisher and using social media for marketing Experience of using Dynamics and PowerBi APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
