Office Administrator

Aston Manor Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Manor Academy in Birmingham is seeking an Office Administrator for term-time, permanent, full-time (36.5 hours per week). The role involves reception duties and general office administration to support pupils and staff. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and possess experience in a busy reception environment.

The Academy sits within Equitas Academies Trust, offering CPD opportunities and staff benefits. Closing date: Friday 20th November 2026, 12pm.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy reception environment.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Administer front office reception duties and visitors.
• Manage routine clerical tasks and correspondence.
• Support school office with general admin.

Skills

Reception experience

Organised

Attention to detail

Job description

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

TERM TIME ONLY, PERMANENT, FULL TIME (36.5hrs p/w)

ASTON MANOR ACADEMY

Grade 2: £25,614 to £27,709 FTE ( £21,479 to £23,452 (Actual)

Aston Manor Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and approachable Office Administrator. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a busy reception, will be highly organised and have a keen eye for detail.

Equitas Academies Trust was formed in September 2012 and incorporates Aston Manor Academy (Secondary) and Chilwell Croft Academy (Primary). Both Academies are happy, exciting and inspiring learning environments for their children who are from a vibrant mix of cultures. The staff and Trustees have a great sense of pride in their schools and care passionately about the pupils they serve. We are consistently in the top 15% of schools nationally for achievement.

Aston Manor Academy serves a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged catchment area yet year on year produces excellent results for its very deserving students. We firmly believe that one of the key hallmarks of Aston Manor Academy is the positive, friendly, and supportive ethos that enables all of our students to make progress, both academically and in their personal development. Aston Manor Academy underwent an ungraded Ofsted Inspection in May 2025 which confirmed that the school has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection which were outstanding. In addition, our Sixth Form is rated as one of the best for progress in Birmingham!

As an employer, Equitas Academies Trust offers:

• A supportive and nurturing working environment
• A commitment to CPD opportunities, including support for ECTs under the Early Career Teacher (ECT) framework.
• Employee wellbeing benefits including access to BHSF Connect
• A technology scheme with Curry's and a cycle to work scheme.
• A golden ticket day
• Employer contributions to Local Government Pensions Scheme (Support Staff) or Teacher Pensions Scheme (Teaching Staff)
• An inclusive and caring ethos.

We pride ourselves on hosting an environment focused on improving the lives of our students, as well as supporting the fantastic team who dedicate themselves to teach every single day. This is an opportunity to really make a difference and enjoy a varied, challenging and ultimately rewarding role.

Closing date: Friday 20thNovember 2026, 12pm midday