Part Time Administrator

Kedleston Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programmes

Staff discounts on retail, travel, and

Cycle to work scheme

Life cover

Job summary

Oakbridge School in Birmingham, part of Kedleston Group, seeks a Part Time Administrator to provide essential admin support during term time. The role covers greeting visitors, managing pupil records and communications, and coordinating meetings and events.

25 hours weekly (Mon-Fri 9:00–2:00), with up to 30 hours considered and salary scale SCP 3–7. GCSE English and maths, strong ICT skills, and solid communication abilities are required to excel in this position.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent qualifications, to include English and maths.
• Excellent ICT skills including effective use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to help the school run smoothly.
• Welcome visitors and act as the first point of contact for parents, carers and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate pupil records, attendance information and school data.
• Manage enquiries, emails and communications in a professional and timely manner.
• Support the organisation of meetings, events, training and general office activities.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths

Word Excel Outlook

Verbal & written communication

Prioritisation

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Salary: £14,940 (SCP 3) - £15,908 (SCP 7) for 25 hours per week Term Time Only (30 hours considered)

Closing Date: 30/10/2026

Job Type: Term Time Only - Part Time Permanent

(SCP 3 £14,940 to SCP 7 £15,908) per annum

Term Time Only

Are you an organised and enthusiastic individual looking to make a real difference in a school environment?

We are seeking a professional and dependable Part Time Administrator to join our team and provide high-quality administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth and effective running of the school.

Please Note

The advertised salary is based on a 25-hour working week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm). However, applications from candidates seeking up to 30 hours per week will also be considered, and the salary will be adjusted accordingly, in line with the same pay scale.

What you’ll be doing as a Part Time Administrator:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to help the school run smoothly.
• Welcome visitors and act as the first point of contact for parents, carers and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate pupil records, attendance information and school data.
• Manage enquiries, emails and communications in a professional and timely manner.
• Support the organisation of meetings, events, training and general office activities.

What we’re looking for:

• GCSE or equivalent qualifications, to include English and maths
• Excellent ICT skills including effective use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise

Why work for us?

• Supportive and friendly school community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous life cover

Who are we?

Established in 2018, Oakbridge School is an independent special day school in Birmingham with a specially designed learning environment created to meet the needs of autistic children. In November 2025, Oakbridge School moved into its newly developed site in Handsworth Wood, further enhancing our specialist facilities and educational provision. We provide a calm, low arousal, safe, positive and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow.

Oakbridge School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.