Admin Assistant at Whittle Academy

Whittle Academy; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittle Academy in Coventry is seeking an experienced Administration Assistant on a permanent, term-time plus 5 days contract. You will cover two sites, spending two days a week at Hearsall Academy and three at Whittle Academy, totaling 37 hours per week.

The role requires good GCSEs in English and Maths, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. DBS clearance is required on appointment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or Level 2) is required.
• Experience in school or educational settings is advantageous.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support across two sites, Whittle Academy and Hearsall Academy.
• Maintain office procedures and accurate records.
• Support safeguarding and DBS pre-employment checks.

Skills

Great communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

Job description

About this Role

Job Title: AdministrationAssistant

Employment Status: Permanent

Working Hours: Term time only plus 5 days, 37 hours perweek

Actual Salary: Grade 3 - £22,314- £23,393 pro rata, per annum

Required: Assoon as possible

Location: Whittle Academy, Coventry

About the role

Weare seeking to appoint an experienced Administration Assistant to join ourfriendly, supportive team. The successful candidate will be a well organisedteam player, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and have a clearundertstanding of office practice and procedures. Previous experience ofworking in a school/ educational setting would be advantageous.

Thesuccessful candidate will be based across two primary schools in our Trust,spending two days each week at Hearsall Academy and the remaining 3 workingdays at Whittle Academy. Adapatability and flexibility are therefor essentialfor this multi-site role.

Weare looking for someone who:

• Hasa good standard of education including English & Maths (GCSE/Level 2)
• Hasexcellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Canwork on their own initiative and also work well as part of a team

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about achild, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment andpromoting children's welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and childprotection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by thetrust/academy.

At interview, candidates will be askedfor photo identification and where applicable proof of qualifications. The Appointment is subject to DBSenhanced clearance plus 2 suitable professional references.

About Whittle Academy

Weare a vibrant and happy one-form entry school, sustaining 'Good' when visitedby Ofsted in January 2024. Pupils are a credit to the school and are excellentambassadors. They are right to be proud of their school. Parents say that WhittleAcademy is a very special place. As part of the Inspire Multi-Academy Trust, wework in close partnership with Walsgrave CE Academy, Whittle Academy, HearsallCommunity Academy, Stockingford Academy and Blue Coat C of E Academy. The linksbetween the schools are both stimulating and supportive, enabling us to sharebest practice though collaborative working.

About Hearsall Academy

Hearsall is a thriving,diverse school in a fantastic Edwardian building, which has been serving thelocal community for over 100 years. We are proud of our warm and nurturingenvironment which is full of enthusiastic children and staff who are committedto supporting children to achieve their best.

Community is at the heartof everything we do and we work closely with our community of parents, carers,governors and extended families who provide invaluable support for the schoolincluding events and fundraising.

At Hearsall we arepassionate about creating a learning environment and ethos which engages andmotivates our learners to work hard and flourish. We want to develop children'sskills of independence, resilience, collaboration and respect to prepare them withlife skills for the future. Our theme curriculum is carefully designed toinspire children and ensure they love learning with enriching and creativeexperiences.

Why work for us?

A career at Inspire Education Trustoffers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on thelives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environmentwhich places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well asproviding ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

As such, we offer a portfolio ofbenefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff.

Theseinclude, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadershipteam
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access toaccredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network ofwellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinkingteam of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to arange of benefits such as shopping discounts

Closing date: 9am Friday 23rd October 2026

Interview date: Week beginning Monday 26thOctober 2026

The post is exempt from therehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs andactivities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they donot need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employerscannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences canbe found in the DBS filtering guide.

We aim to recruit the very best staffand welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (includingnon-faith individuals). Inspire Education Trust is clear about itsresponsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of ahigh calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, wewelcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Followingrecommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for anadditional pre-employment check, with effect of 1st September 2022,please note an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Therole Admin Assistant will be classed as regulated activity. Any offer ofemployment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of all mandatorypre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred fromengaging in regulating activity relevant to children.