Admin Assistant - John Gulson Primary School

Coventry City Council; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A multicultural primary school in Coventry is seeking an enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join their supportive team. The role involves managing office tasks and providing a positive reception. This fixed-term position covers maternity leave, requiring 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service environment is essential.
• Experience in a school office is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and positive reception.
• Manage office practices and procedures.
• Work effectively in a busy environment.

Skills

Prioritisation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of office practices

Positive reception skills

Job description

The Headteacher and School Business Manager are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible Administration Assistant to work in our friendly and caring inner city, multicultural primary school.

What is the job role?

You will:

• Have good prioritisation skills
• Be able to work well under pressure in a busy environment
• Have a clear understanding of office practices and procedures
• Be able to offer a welcoming and positive reception

Who are we looking for?

We can offer:

• Kind, caring, hard-working and motivated children;
• Friendly, supportive and motivated staff team who are committed to improvement;
• Positive working environment with a proactive commitment to staff wellbeing;
• A school on a journey of ongoing improvement and development;
• Full commitment to ongoing professional development opportunities.

Experience within a school office is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Experience within a customer service environment is essential.

The vacancy is for a 25-hour week over 5 days.

Monday to Friday 7.45am-12.45pm. Due to office requirements, the start time of 7.45am Monday to Friday is mandatory, but we will consider alternative finish times (not exceeding 25 hours). Please contact us for further discussion.

The position is fixed-term, covering maternity leave. The end date will be advised, and a notice period will be given.

How to apply

Please apply using the online service or by completing an application form and returning it to Mrs. Davis (School Business Manager) at [e-mail].

Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs. Davis at the address above.

We welcome and actively encourage tours of our school. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Closing date: Midnight on 11/06/2025

Interview date: week commencing 16/06/2025

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

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an additional pre-employment check, including an online search, may be part of the recruitment process effective from 1 September 2022.