Administration Assistant
Smith's Wood Primary Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0SZThis job expired on 1 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 2:40pm
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm. Term time plus 5 inset days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,824 - £29,540
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.
About the role: 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.
About you: 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 wellbeing support
A positive working
environment where every member of staff is valued
Further information about the job
Application forms are available on the school website www.smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk and should be submitted to s48recruitment@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk
All applicants must apply using the official application form, CV’s will not be accepted.
If you would like further information about the role or to arrange an informal visit to school, please contact Juliet McCarron, School Business Leader on 0121 779 8050 or by email s48recruitment@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk
Closing date: 12pm, Friday 8th May, Interview date: Tuesday 12th May.
Early applications are welcome. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Smith's Wood Primary Academy
- School type
- Academies, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 444 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Smith's Wood Primary Academy website
- Email address
- s48recruitment@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01217798050
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Arranging a visit to Smith's Wood Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s48recruitment@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk.
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