Administration Assistant - Smith's Wood Primary Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a full-time Administration Assistant to join their supportive office. The role involves managing pupil and staff data and ensuring smooth operation of school administrative tasks. Applicants should have experience in an educational setting and familiarity with Microsoft Office. The position offers a salary between £26,824 - £29,540 and requires a commitment to safeguarding children. The application deadline is 15th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience with administration in educational settings required.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy needed.
• Capability to process attendance and pupil data efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and pupils in school operations.
• Manage pupil and staff data as well as admissions.
• Process school census and maintain assessment data.

Skills

Experience in an educational setting

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Familiarity with SIMS or Arbor

Job description

Overview

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

Band C point 8 - 14 £26,824 - £29,540 FTE (pro rata)

37 hours per week Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm. Term time plus 5 inset days

Permanent – To start 1st December 2025

About the role

Smith’s Wood Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a full time Administration Assistant to work within our highly effective, supportive office. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, with experience of working in an educational setting, with knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and a knowledge of using SIMS or Arbor. The role is varied and has responsibilities in key areas, supporting staff and pupils, also ensuring the smooth running of our friendly school office.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be highly motivated, organised and committed.
• They will be able to prioritise workload and have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to a high level of accuracy.
• They will be responsible for the administration of attendance, pupil and staff data, admissions and leavers.
• This will include processing the school census and assessment data, DBS applications and processing staff absences.

How to apply / Contact

If you would like further information about the role or to arrange an informal visit to school, please contact Juliet McCarron, School Business Leader on 0121 779 8050 or by email to [e-mail]

All applicants must apply using the official application form, CVs will not be accepted.

If you would like to apply for this position, please complete the application form and submit it to [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 12.00pm.

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 20th October 2025.

Smith’s Wood Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS.

Attached documents

• Job Advert
• Job Description & Person Specification
• Application Form