Admin Assistant

Coventry City; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Primary is seeking an experienced administrator to help coordinate the school's office operations. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support to the leadership team and ensure smooth office procedures. The role offers a collaborative work environment focused on improving children's life chances.

Qualifications

• Awareness of office procedures and equipment.
• Ability to maintain administrative systems.
• Experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day running of the school office.
• Provide administrative support to the senior leadership team.
• Welcome visitors and assist according to guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Friendly manner

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council

Moseley Primary (Ofsted Good – September 2023) offers an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our team.

What is the job role?

We are seeking to appoint an experienced administrator to help coordinate the day-to-day running of the school office, as well as support our senior leadership team with high-quality administrative support. The person appointed will work under the direction of the Office Manager.

You need to have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong IT and organisational skills
• A flexible and ‘can-do’ attitude
• Commitment to finish tasks
• Friendly, supportive manner
• A passion for improving the life chances of children
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience is desirable but not essential

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will:

• have an awareness of office procedures and equipment
• be able to maintain office administrative systems
• welcome visitors, answer queries, and assist parents/visitors according to guidelines
• have awareness of the roles of a receptionist and admin assistant
• work as part of a team

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 14th July 2025.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an additional pre-employment check, including an online search, may be part of the recruitment process, effective from 1 September 2022.

• Job Category: Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit: Schools
• Location: Moseley Primary School, Coventry, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland)