25 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    12 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • 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

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.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Smith's Wood Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
444 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
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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