Administration Assistant

Barr Beacon School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RF

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,573.00 - £24,573.00 Annually (FTE) Salary: £24,753 (Actual £11,508.60)

Administration Assistant job summary

Administration Assistant

Barr Beacon School, Old Hall Lane, Walsall, WS9 0RF

20 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday (hours to be discussed in interview)

Salary: £24,753 (Actual £11,508.60) | Start Date: ASAP

The role:

Barr Beacon School are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Administration Assistant who will support the school in all aspects of administration. This is an opportunity to assist in providing support to pupils, parents, staff and professional outside agencies. You will be supporting the day-to-day clerical needs of the school this includes completing mail merges, addressing letters and filing as well as supporting with pupil attendance administration e.g. completing letters

About you:

You must have excellent verbal and written skills;

• You must have a friendly, professional and respectful approach;
• Have an adequate level of literacy and numeracy (GCSE grade C or equivalent in English & Maths);
• Hold computer and keyboard skills and be able to operate relevant office equipment and IT packages.

Please see job description for full list of skills, requirements and duties.

About us:

Barr Beacon School has a shared belief that no child should fail and our high standards and expectations ensure our pupils strive for success. As a highly successful school, we have a commitment to exceptional teaching to provide the best possible education for our students. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply directly, please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact Headteacher Mrs K Hibbs: Khibbs@barrbeaconschool.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school.

Application Deadline: 13th March 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding Notice:
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Barr Beacon School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1501 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barr Beacon School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barr-beacon-school

The word ‘outstanding’ appears a lot in advertisements for teachers – but at Barr Beacon School, it means more. With over 1000 requests for the 252 places available in Year 7 this September, parents would certainly agree. When Ofsted last visited, they merely confirmed what we already knew.

How have we achieved all of this?

Quite simply, we employ teachers who are as ambitious, passionate and dedicated as we are. These amazing people work hard – in fact they work very hard – to ensure that our pupils make the best progress they possibly can.

Whether they are the most able or or the least able, the most advantaged or the least advantaged, every child deserves nothing less than the very best teaching.

Not surprisingly, there’s a real buzz about the place. If you would like to be part of it – and teach children who genuinely want to learn – we would love to hear from you.

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