Admin Assistant - Mount Nod Primary School

Coventry City; Allesley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Coventry City Council's Mount Nod Primary School is seeking an Admin Assistant to support the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, staff, pupils, parents and governors in the efficient day-to-day operation of the school, with confidentiality a key requirement.

The successful candidate will provide administrative service to the management team, assist with SIMS and other systems, support GDPR, Health & Safety administration and reconciliation of accounts, and may lead the admin team in the

Qualifications

• Strong organisational, communication and ICT skills
• Experience of SIMS ideal but training can be provided
• Confidentiality is essential

Responsibilities

• Provide a full administrative service for the management team
• Assist with SIMS and other systems for pupils and staff
• Support the Business Manager with GDPR, Health & Safety administration and reconciliation of accounts
• Lead the administrative team in the absence of the Business Manager

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Admin Assistant - Mount Nod Primary School

What is the job role?

The Governors wish to appoint an Admin Assistant for our popular and friendly school. This is a varied and responsible administrative role supporting the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, staff, pupils, parents, and governors in the efficient day-to-day operation of the school. Confidentiality is a key requirement of this role.

The role also provides leadership to the administrative team in the absence of the Business Manager. Strong organisational, communication, and ICT skills are essential, ideally with experience of SIMS but training can be provided.

Who are we looking for?

Key Areas of Responsibility

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is friendly and approachable. You will be working in a busy office and dealing with different stakeholders every day.

There will be differing priorities and a lot of variety, but the day goes fast.

The successful candidate will provide a full administrative service for the management team, assist with administration processes within SIMS and other systems for both pupils and staff. They will also support the Business Manager with GDPR, Health & Safety administration and reconciliation of accounts.

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.

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.

Admin Assistant - Mount Nod Primary School

• Salary £21472.61 - £24406.33 - actual salary range
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/173532/13338
• Contract Type Part Time Permanent
• Closing Date 28 September, 2026
• Job Category Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit Schools
• Location Mount Nod Primary School, Greenleaf Close, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)