Admin Assistant

Lift Schools; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Birmingham is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Admin Assistant to join their administrative team. The successful candidate will manage communications with stakeholders, maintain accurate records, and provide reception support. This role is part-time with a contract until Aug 2026 and offers various benefits including career development, generous pension plans, and lifestyle perks. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.

Benefits

Career development and training

Generous pension plan

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience working in a customer-facing role in an office environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying school workloads.
• Good IT skills, including use of general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications with stakeholders (parents, staff, external partners).
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems.
• Provide reception support, including greeting visitors and handling enquiries.
• Support the School Operations Manager on school projects as required.

Skills

Professional attitude

Customer-facing experience

Good IT skills

Job description

Job title: Admin Assistant

Salary: NCJ point 3 pro rata (£11,477) - 6 (£12.029) + well‑being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 20 hours per week

Location: Lift Lea Forest, Hurstcroft Rd, Birmingham B33 9RD

Contract type: Fixed term contract until the end of Aug 2026 (with the possibility of extension)

Start date: ASAP

About the School

Lift Lea Forest is part of Lift Schools, a MAT of 57 schools with 10 in the Midlands. The school is an outstanding primary school recently awarded Primary School of the Year in the West Midlands. It offers excellent training programmes and internal opportunities for staff development.

About the Role

We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic Admin Assistant who will be a core component of the administrative team, providing effective and efficient support essential for the smooth running of the school. The role involves managing communications with stakeholders, maintaining accurate records, providing reception support, and supporting other staff, including the School Operations Manager, on specific school projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications with stakeholders (parents, staff, external partners)
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems
• Provide reception support, including greeting visitors and handling enquiries
• Support the School Operations Manager on school projects as required

Requirements

• Professional attitude and flexibility to adapt to varying school workloads
• Experience working in a customer‑facing role in an office environment
• Good IT skills, including use of general office equipment

Benefits

• Career development and training: access to statutory and developmental programmes, partnership with One World Instructional Excellence Program, CPD programmes including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings
• Generous benefits: pension plan, healthcare and financial support
• Lifestyle perks: discounted gym memberships, travel deals, electric vehicle incentives

Interview

Interview scheduled as soon as possible. Please apply promptly; we will review applications as they are submitted and reserve the right to close early.

Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding, supporting equality, and promoting diversity. Recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance with Enhanced DBS checks, references, and prohibition from teaching checks where applicable. We are a Disability Confident Employer and support flexible working.