Administration Assistant - Olton Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking an Administration Assistant to support the Head Teacher and Governing Body. This permanent role requires excellent literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, as well as recent experience in a school office environment. The position is for 35 hours a week during term time. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working within a school office environment.
• Ability to prioritise tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Teacher and Governing Body.
• Report directly to the Office Manager.

Skills

High standard of literacy and numeracy

Excellent IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Administration Assistant

Permanent

35 hours per week – 8.00am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday 39 weeks per annum (term time plus INSET days)

Role

The Head Teacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint an Administration Assistant, reporting directly to the Office Manager.

Qualifications

• A high standard of literacy and numeracy
• Excellent IT, organisational and communication skills
• Recent experience of working within a school office environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise tasks

Context

Olton Primary is a large, three-form entry school, and staff should be prepared for a significant amount of walking throughout the day due to the size of the site.

Application and contact

A job description and person specification is attached with this advert alongside an application form.

If you wish to find out more or have any general enquires around this role, please contact our Office Manager, Mrs Yvonne Jones via email [e-mail] or on [phone].

Closing date: Monday 22 September 2025 at 12:00 pm

Interviews and Task: Thursday 25 September 2025

Applications should be emailed to: [e-mail]

Safeguarding

Olton Primary School/Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding measures outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025).

Documents

Notes: This advert includes the following documents for applicants: Job Description & Person Specification; Application Form; Recruitment Monitoring Form; Notes of Guidance for Applicants.