Administration Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a well organised and proactive Administration Assistant to join our Ofsted 'Outstanding' academy in Smith's Wood, Birmingham. This is a key role within our office team, providing high quality administrative support to staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

You will support the smooth day to day running of the school office, including ordering resources, maintaining records, supporting compliance processes, and assisting with finance, first aid administration, and school systems. You will also provide professional reception support and contribute positively to the school's ethos.

We are looking for someone who is organised, flexible, confident with IT (particularly Microsoft Word and Excel), and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in a school office is desirable, and a strong commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Training will be provided where required, including First Aid. An enhanced DBS check is required.

What the school offers its staff

A welcoming and supportive team

High quality professional development opportunities

Access to staff benefits and well being support

A positive working environment where every member of staff is valued

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.