Administrative Assistant

Victoria Academies Trust; Queen's Head; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies is looking to employ an Admin Assistant to work 37 hours per week to join our very busy and friendly office.

Candidates should have the following qualities and experience: GCSE Maths and English, experience in a school office, highly organised and able to meet tight deadlines, and willingness to undergo safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE or equivalent at Grade C or above in Maths and English.
• Experience of working in a school office essential, training available.
• Highly organised with the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in a very busy school office.
• Assist with reception, records, and communications as required.

Skills

Highly organised

Ability to work within tight deadlines

Excellent communication

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above)

Job description

Administrative Assistant - Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies

Employer
Victoria Academies Trust

Location
Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies, Auckland Road, Smethwick B67 7AT

Salary
Grade C 5-8 £25,58 - £26,824 FTE - Actual £22,335

Closing date
5 Oct 2026

Reference
SANDED000007831

Sector
Education

Job Type
Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Administration

Contract Type
Permanent

Working Pattern
See advert details

Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Required: As soon as possible

Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies is looking to employ an Admin Assistant to work 37 hours per week to join our very busy and friendly office.

Candidates should have the following qualities and experience:

• Minimum GCSE or equivalent at Grade C or above in Maths and English
• Experience of working in a school office essential - although training will be provided
• Highly organised and ability to work within tight deadlines

Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children so you will need to take a disclosure and barring check. We are committed to promoting Equal Opportunities and therefore only applications submitted on the Academy's application form will be considered. We do not accept CV only applications.

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 at 9.00 am

Hours:
Full time, term time only

Grade:
Grade C 5-8 £25,58 - £26,824 FTE - Actual £22,335

Location:
Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies, Auckland Road, Smethwick B67 7AT

Contract Type:
Permanent

Closing Date:
Monday 5 October 2026 at 9.00am

Supporting Documents for Administrative Assistant - Devonshire Infant and Junior Academies

• Download Application Form (DOC)
• Download VAT Recruitment Pack - Administrative Assistant (PDF)