Administrative Assistant

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Lutley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a confident Administrative Assistant at Caslon School to provide essential admin support and act as the first point of contact for parents and visitors. The role focuses on organisation, communication and a friendly, professional presence within the school environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft Office and a flexible, can-do approach, with knowledge of Arbor MIS being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Arbor MIS would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the whole school.
• Act as the first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Work pattern: 30 hours per week with the stated hours.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Initiative

Flexible attitude

Microsoft Office

Arbor MIS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Arbor MIS

Job description

We are looking to appoint a confident and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant for our school. You will play an integral part in providing administrative support to the whole school, as well as acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors.

• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have excellent organisational skills, be able to prioritise workloads, use their initiative and have a flexible "can do" approach to their work.
• Have experience of using Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Arbor MIS system would be advantageous but not essential

About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

The vacancy is 30 hours per week with the following working pattern:

Monday 08:00 - 15:30, Tuesday 08:00 - 14:30, Wednesday 08:00 - 12.00, Thursday 08:00 - 14:30, Fri 08:00 - 15:30
There may be some flexibilty with the proposed working pattern for the right candidate.

At Caslon every member of the school community feels valued and respected. We believe that pupils learn best in a well-organised, calm and secure environment encourage outstanding behaviour and that each person is treated fairly and well.

Visits to the school are welcome when school reopens on 2nd September 2026 following the Summer break.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 8th September 2026. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th September 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.