Administrative Assistant

Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre; Great Barr; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Elston Hall Learning Trust is seeking a proactive School Office Administrator to support the Office Manager with day-to-day operations. You will oversee reception duties, liaise with families and visitors, and provide essential financial and HR/admin support.

The post requires excellent communication, strong organisation, and a commitment to safeguarding. All appointments include DBS and safeguarding checks; closing date 9 October 2026, interviews 15 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Flexible and proactive in a busy school office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reception duties and greet families and visitors.
• Provide administrative support to the Office Manager across finance, HR/personnel, and office administration.

Skills

Reception duties

Communication skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Job description

Our school office is a busy environment which serves as a central point for our families and staff. The successful candidate will support the school office manager in ensuring the smooth operations of the office, they will need a flexible and proactive approach to ensure the demands of the role are met. This varied role will involve overseeing reception duties, liaising with families and visitors, and providing administrative support to the Office Manager across a range of functions, including finance, HR/personnel, and general office administration.

This role is ideal for someone with excellent communication skills, strong organisation, and a commitment to supporting a positive school environment.

Elston Hall Learning Trust is dedicated to achieving the highest standards in education, striving for excellence in all areas of learning and ensuring that both pupils and staff are supported to reach their full potential. We invest in the professional growth of our people and offer various opportunities for professional development to help you continuously improve and advance in your career.

You will be part of a supportive community where teamwork and shared goals are highly valued. Our Trust fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for everyone.

CLOSING DATE: 9 OCTOBER 2026 - 9:00 AM

INTERVIEWS: 15 OCTOBER 2026

Our commitment to the wellbeing and safeguarding of our young people

Elston Hall Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check along with other relevant employment checks including at least two satisfactory references, prohibition check for teaching staff, right to work in the UK and qualifications.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview and online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted applicants prior to interview where possible.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The post holder must be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s and school’s policies and procedures in connection with Child Protection and Safeguarding.