Admin Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join their team from January 2025. This role involves supporting the school office and ensuring effective communication with the community. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, experience in school systems, and a proactive approach. The position is part-time during term time, offering a supportive environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team of colleagues

Warm and inclusive school community

Qualifications

• Fluent English is essential for this role.
• Experience in a busy and varied environment.

Responsibilities

• Support school office team and administrative functions.
• Ensure effective communication within the school community.
• Maintain financial administration and school admissions systems.

Skills

Experience of working with finance

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills in using Microsoft Office and MIS systems

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Proactive, flexible, and professional approach

Willingness to undertake further training

Previous experience working in a school

Tools

Microsoft Office

MIS systems

Job description

Vacancy – Administrative Assistant (Grade 2)

Hours: Monday to Wednesday – 22.5 hours per week (8:30am – 4:30pm), term time only

Start Date: January 2025

The Governors of Moseley Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and supportive school office team from January 2025.

If you enjoy working in a busy and varied environment, have excellent interpersonal skills, and would like to play a key role in supporting our school community, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working with finance, administrative, and school admissions systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Skills in using Microsoft Office and MIS systems
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and procedures
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external partners
• A proactive, flexible, and professional approach to work
• A willingness to undertake further training and development as required
• Previous experience working in a school or educational environment

We can offer you:

• A warm, caring, and inclusive school community where everyone is valued and respected
• A dedicated and supportive team of colleagues
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A positive and welcoming environment guided by our Christian ethos and shared values

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

Informal visits to the school are strongly encouraged. This is a great opportunity to see our setting in action and meet key members of the team.

If you are interested in applying, please contact Helen Dempsey, Business Manager, via email at [e-mail].

Closing date: Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 17:00hrs.

Moseley Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete all pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.