Administrative Assistant

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Health protection scheme

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

Summit Learning Trust in Birmingham’s Oaklands Primary School is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the busy school office. You will serve as the first point of contact for visitors and parents, delivering efficient administrative support in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate should have Level 4 English and Maths, proficiency with Microsoft Office and databases, and strong customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Educated to level 4 or above in English and Maths.
• Intermediate level qualification in word processing preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and databases is essential.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are required.
• Experience in administration including reception work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of call for visitors and parents at school reception.
• Provide effective administrative support in a busy school office.
• Handle inquiries and manage reception duties with professionalism.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Communication skills

Reception experience

Education

Level 4 English & Maths

Word processing (intermediate)

Tools

Databases packages

Job description

Required: As Soon As Possible

(Pt 3 - 8) FTE £25,614 - £27,709 – Actual Salary £22,645 - £24,498

Status: Permanent

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement Success through Endeavour

Administrative Assistant

Required: As Soon As Possible

Hours: 36.5 hours per week, term time only, Monday - Friday

Salary: Grade 2

(Pt 3 - 8) FTE £25,614 - £27,709 – Actual Salary £22,645 - £24,498

Status: Permanent

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement Success through Endeavour Ambition through Challenge Strength through Diversity

We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our busy school office team to provide an effective administrative support service. This will involve working in the school reception being the first point of call for all visitors and parents. No two days are the same so the successful candidate will need to have the resilience and enthusiasm to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. To be successful you should be educated to level 4 or above in English and Maths and ideally have an intermediate level or above qualification in word processing. You should have experience of using Microsoft office and databases packages. It is also essential that you have excellent customer service and communication skills as well as previous experience in administration including reception work. Experience of working in a school setting is desirable.

The Oaklands Primary School is a 2-form entry Primary school in Acock’s Green Birmingham. Our Ofsted report (March 2025) has identified many positives within our school including the school being “highly ambitious for all pupils to learn, experience, achieve and flourish”. The school provides an “exceptional education experience for all”, with an “aspirational curriculum” which is “meticulously planned and sequenced” and has “high expectations embedded across the curriculum”.

We embrace and celebrate the diverse communities that make The Oaklands ‘who we are’. We believe that every child has the right to the highest possible standards in their education so that they are equipped with the skills they need to succeed in life. We are ambitious and aspirational for all our pupils and set high targets. We aim high because we know with the right opportunities, our pupils can do it.

We take great pride in developing a caring, creative and safe environment for our pupils and we are passionate about providing a rich and varied curriculum that inspires curiosity and enquiry.

Are you our newest recruit? Are you ready to really make a difference and join us on our journey?

For a full description of the role and person specification, please see the accompanying documents.

Informal conversations are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0121 706 2168.

Why work for us?

We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth. These include access to:

• Employee assistance programme
• High quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression.
• Wellbeing Advocates
• Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme.
• Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers
• Generous employer pension schemes

The closing date is 11th October 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view at summitlearningtrust.org.uk. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact [e-mail].