Administration Assistant

Meadow Park School; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadow Park School in Coventry is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our attendance team. You will provide effective administrative support across the school, prioritise workloads and demonstrate initiative while communicating clearly with pupils, families and staff.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, be reliable and flexible, and share our commitment to safeguarding and high standards of student welfare. DBS checks will be undertaken.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.

Skills

Administrative support

Organisation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in Maths & English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our attendance team. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills; be able to prioritise and show initiative. You will provide effective administrative support to all areas of the school, with a particular focus on attendance and supporting our Education Welfare Officer. You will join a growing team of support staff who are committed to ensuring that Meadow Park students have the best educational experience possible.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of eight schools across Coventry and Warwickshire, of which Meadow Park School is one. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Meadow Park School we are committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspiration and thriving together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning.

Meadow Park was recently inspected by Ofsted and graded ‘Good’ for Attitude to Learning, Personal Development and Leadership (November 2023). The Lead Inspector noted in their report that:

“Pupils, parents and staff all describe the significant improvements that have taken place at the school since the arrival of the new headteacher”.

“There is now a clear and ambitious vision evident from all leaders to improve the quality of education for all pupils”.

“The school is welcoming to all pupils and frequently described as caring and compassionate”.

The successful candidate must be:

Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students and staff.

Able to demonstrate administrative and organisational skills.

An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Able to prioritise workloads and show initiative.

Flexible in their approach to work.

Values driven, dedicated to “Thrive Together”

We will offer you:

A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed.

A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all of our students.

A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace.

Frequent opportunities to collaborate with staff from the other schools in the MAT to develop and share best practice.

A vibrant, modern building and facilities in a beautiful location within easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and as such, the post would equally suit someone with experience of working in a school or someone, without previous experience, looking for a role in education.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2025 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.