Administrative Assistant at The Oaklands Primary School

The Oaklands Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Career progression training

Wellbeing Advocates

Gym discounts

Health protection scheme

Employer pension scheme

Job summary

The Oaklands Primary School in Acock's Green, Birmingham, is seeking a motivated administrator to join our busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and parents, providing courteous service and efficient reception support in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires English and Maths at level 4+, experience with Microsoft Office and databases, and an intermediate word-processing qualification. Prior school administration is desirable.

Qualifications

• Educated to level 4 or above in English and Maths.
• Ideally an intermediate level or above word processing qualification.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and databases packages.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; previous administration/reception experience.
• Experience of working in a school setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the school reception.
• Be the first point of call for visitors and parents in a busy school environment.
• Support a range of administrative tasks and record-keeping across the school office.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Resilience

Education

Level 4 English and Maths

Word processing qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database packages

Job description

About this Role

SummitLearning Trust Mission Statement

Successthrough Endeavour

Ambitionthrough Challenge

Strengththrough Diversity

Weseek a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our busy school offici 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.

Areyou our newest recruit? Are you ready to really make adifference and join us on our journey?

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

Why work for us?

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

• Employeeassistance programme
• Highquality training and support in and across academies enabling careerprogression.
• WellbeingAdvocates
• Lifestylebenefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to workscheme.
• HealthProtection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers
• Generousemployer pension schemes

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

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

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 here. If you require the application form in a different format, please contact [email protected].