Administrative Assistant

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school is seeking an enthusiastic Admin Assistant to join their busy office team. The role requires providing professional front-of-house services and efficient administrative support. Successful candidates should possess strong written English and basic arithmetic skills, as well as good ICT skills. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for development. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 7:45 am to 12:45 pm. The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects staff to share this commitment.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Training and ongoing support

Modern facilities

Responsibilities

• Provide professional front-of-house service.
• Support administrative tasks efficiently.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Strong written English

Basic arithmetic skills

Good ICT skills (Word, Excel)

Excellent communication

Customer service

Professional approach

Understanding of data protection

Willingness to be part of school life

Job description

Our Values

Our vision: To empower and inspire pupils to believe in themselves – flourishing today and always.

About The Team We Are Recruiting To

Joseph Cash Primary is a forward-thinking school committed to creating the best opportunities, experiences, and memories for our pupils.

What is the job role?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Admin Assistant to join our busy school office team. This role involves providing a professional front-of-house service and efficient administrative support, while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

The school office is fast-paced and varied, so you’ll need excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise, and to remain calm under pressure.

What we offer

• Supportive leadership and staff development
• Modern facilities and a vibrant school environment
• Well-behaved, eager learners
• Training and ongoing support

Hours for the role: 7.45 am – 12.45 pm Monday – Friday

Interview date: Thursday, 18th December 25.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you need to have:

• Strong written English and basic arithmetic skills
• Good ICT skills (Word, Excel)
• Excellent communication and customer service
• Professional, responsible approach
• Understanding of data protection and safeguarding
• Willingness to be part of school life

If you would like to visit and have a tour of the school or would like to find out more about the post, don't hesitate to get in touch with the school's Business Manager, [e-mail]

Alternatively, please view our media pages

• School Website https://www.josephcashprimary.com
• Instagram josephcashprimary

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Additional Information

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council

Attached documents

• Job Description - Admin Assistant.pdf