School Administration Assistant - Temporary Supply

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support

CPD & training opportunities

Flexible supply opportunities

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a reliable School Administration Assistant to work in a Handsworth school on a temporary supply basis. The role offers a four‑day week (Mon–Thu), 30 hours per week, 8:30am–4:00pm, with salary £14.25–£16.25 per hour.

The successful candidate will have prior school administration experience and be confident with Microsoft Office; Bromcom experience is highly desirable. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school administration role (essential).
• Desirable: familiarity with Bromcom or similar MIS.
• Ability to work Monday–Thursday, 8:30am–4:00pm.
• Confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection understood.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support within the school office.
• Answer calls, respond to emails and manage enquiries.
• Welcome visitors and parents to the school.
• Use Bromcom or other systems to maintain pupil records.
• Support attendance records and pupil information.
• Assist with correspondence, filing and data entry.
• Support senior leaders and staff with admin tasks.
• Maintain confidential school records and adhere to procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Experience in school administration

Tools

Bromcom

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

School Administration Assistant - Temporary Supply

West Midlands/ temporary / £14.25 - 16.25 per hour

Location: Handsworth
Salary: £14.25 - £16.25 (per hour)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary / Supply
Working Days: Monday – Thursday
Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm (30 hours per week, including breaks)

Are you an experienced School Administrator looking for a temporary role with a great work-life balance?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting a reliable, organised and experienced School Administration Assistant to work within a welcoming and supportive school on a temporary supply basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has previous experience working in a school office and is looking for a consistent four-day working week.

The successful candidate MUST have previous School Administration experience, and familiarity with Bromcom would be highly desirable.

We are looking for someone who can confidently step into a busy school office environment, support the day-to-day running of the school and provide excellent administrative support to staff, pupils and parents.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience working in a school administration role (essential).
• Have experience using Bromcom or similar school management information systems (highly desirable).
• Be available to work Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:00pm.
• Be happy to work on a temporary supply contract through TeacherActive.
• Have excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Be confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be professional, approachable and confident dealing with parents, staff and visitors.
• Be able to manage multiple administrative tasks within a busy school environment.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support within the school office.
• Answer telephone calls, respond to emails and manage enquiries.
• Welcome visitors, parents and external professionals to the school.
• Use Bromcom or other school systems to update and maintain pupil records.
• Support the management of attendance records and pupil information.
• Assist with school correspondence, filing and data entry.
• Support senior leaders and teaching staff with administrative tasks.
• Maintain accurate and confidential school records.
• Follow school safeguarding, GDPR and visitor procedures.
• Ensure the school office operates efficiently and professionally.

Safeguarding & Compliance Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants MUST:

• Have previous experience working in a school administration role.
• Be able to provide two professional referees, preferably from recent educational employers.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service OR be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS through TeacherActive.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Be willing to complete all necessary safeguarding and pre-employment checks.
• All placements are subject to satisfactory safeguarding, referencing and compliance checks.

Benefits and Training

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to CPD and training opportunities.
• Ongoing support throughout your assignments.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent work.
• Experience working in welcoming and supportive school environments.
• Flexible supply opportunities to suit your circumstances.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.