Admin Assistant - Howes Primary School

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is recruiting an Admin Assistant to join a friendly school. The role is 35 hours per week, 39 weeks term time only, with an immediate start and a focus on supporting pupils and staff.

We seek an inspirational individual with excellent interpersonal skills, proficient in Excel, Outlook and Word, and preferably Bromcom. You will manage tasks efficiently, prioritise workload and contribute positively as part of the team, while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• We are seeking an inspirational person with strong interpersonal skills and a confident and discreet approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience of Bromcom is preferred and time management to prioritise tasks is essential.
• Ability to work as a key team member and model excellent conduct for others.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Role modelling

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Bromcom

Job description

What is the job role?

This is an amazing opportunity for an Admin Assistant to join our friendly, unique school to start as soon as possible as we journey together to improve opportunities and outcomes for our children and staff so that we can all be the best that we can be.

Work pattern

35 hours per week

39 weeks term time only

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an inspirational person who:

• Has excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with people tactfully and confidentially
• Is experienced in using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Preferably has experience of using Bromcom
• Has good time management skills and is able to prioritise work
• Is able to work as a key team member
• Is a good role model to others

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 4.00 pm.

Closing date: 20th September 2026

Interview date: 25th September 2026

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.