Administrative Assistant

The Earls High School, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3SL

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,855.21 - £21,662.01 Annually (Actual)

Administrative Assistant job summary

Are you an organised, friendly, and proactive individual looking to make a real impact in a vibrant school community? The Earls High School is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join us as soon as possible - someone who, working as part of the wider admin and resources team, can seamlessly manage both administrative tasks, the demands of a busy school reception and student information point. We’re Looking For Someone Who:

Has a welcoming, calm, and professional presence at reception

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Is confident managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Is proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning school systems

Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding

Is wiling to undertake first aid training and become one of the community of staff with responsibility for first aid (an additional payment is made for this responsibility) Along with the wider team, the role will include support for (but not limited to), HR, Examinations, Data Management Pastoral and Learning Support Teams whilst also working in student information and main reception on a rota basis. The role is 37 hours per week term time only, 38 weeks in total.

The Earls High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks including DBS and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Application closing date: 23rd February 2026

Interview date: 26th February 2026

How to apply: Apply online via MyNewTerm by the closing date.

We reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Earls High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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 The Earls High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1293 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Earls High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-earls-high-school-halesowen

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