Administration Assistant (Maternity Cover)

shirelandcat; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities across MAT

Career development

CPD provision

Supportive environment

Friendly children

Job summary

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is seeking an Administration Assistant to join the Academy Administration team. The role requires an efficient and organised individual who can work well within a busy school environment, supporting pupils, families and staff.

The post is fixed-term maternity cover, 37 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks, with salary band SCP 5-7 (£24,599-£25,791 p.a.). Closing date 5 October 2026 and DBS checks will be required.

Qualifications

• Role model a commitment to excellence
• Be confident in using ICT systems
• Want to collaborate as part of a team
• Be flexible and adaptable, rising to the challenge of being the face of a popular and busy Academy
• Have high standards

Job description

POST: Administration Assistant

LOCATION: West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

GRADE: Band C

SALARY: Band C SCP 5-7 £24,599-£25,791p.a.

HOURS: 37 Hours, term time plus 3 weeks

Maternity Cover

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is an oversubscribed Secondary School in the Black Country. The Academy opened its doors in September 2019 with 175 students and has continued to grow each year. It is now at full capacity with approximately 780 students on roll.

Recently graded by Ofsted as outstanding in 3 categories and extremely close to outstanding in the 4th, West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is committed to an inclusive education for all students at every ability level, and equipping students for the future through teaching them relevant and cutting-edge skills for the era in which they live. Most importantly we believe that every student should be safe, happy, ambitious for themselves and respectful of all.

We are looking for an efficient and organised person to be join our Academy Administration team. This person will work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision and services for our pupils, families and stakeholders.

Successful applicants will:

• Role model a commitment to excellence
• Be confident in using ICT systems
• Want to collaborate as part of a team
• Be flexible and adaptable, rising to the challenge of being the face of a popular and busy Academy
• Have high standards

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• Excellent career development opportunities

• Exceptional CPD provision
• a supportive working environment and team ethos
• friendly, enthusiastic children.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: 5th October 2026