Administrative Team Leader and Headteacher's PA

Bartley Green School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3QJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36.5 hours per week (Term Time Only Plus Two Weeks)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: E1/E2

What skills and experience we're looking for

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant administrative experience in a busy environment

• Experience of providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders
• Experience of leading and managing administrative staff
• Experience of organising meetings, events and taking accurate minutes

Desirable

• Experience working within a school or educational setting

• Experience of Acting as a personal Assistant to a senior person
• Knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to manage change and implement improvements.
• Excellent ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to produce reports and analyse information.
• Ability to build effective relationships with staff, parents, governors and external agencies.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of Bromcom or other School MIS system.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent

• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Level 3 or above qualification in Business Administration, Management or related field

• Safer recruitment training
• First Aid at Work qualification
• HR related training

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Professional, approachable and trustworthy.

• High levels of integrity and discretion.

• Positive and solution-focused approach.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Resilient and adaptable.

• Able to motivate and support colleagues.

• Strong customer-service ethos.

• Commitment to the school's values and vision.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What the school offers its staff

Bartley Green offers its staff benefits including

• a supportive working environment and team ethos,

• continuous professional development opportunities,

• free on-site car parking,

• free annual flu jab,

• employee assistance programme,

• easy access to Birmingham city centre and the Worcestershire countryside

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Generous Pension Plan

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

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

PS June 2026.pdf - 59.5 KB (opens in new tab)

JD JUne 2026.pdf - 70.9 KB (opens in new tab)

ADVERT June 2026.pdf - 116 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bartley Green School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 928 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bartley Green School website
• Email address: lisa.boffey@bartleygreen.org.uk
• Phone number: 0121 476 9246
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bartley-green-school

‘Warm and respectful relationships characterise life at this school. Pupils are happy and safe. Pupils value the support staff give them’ Ofsted, March 2023

Strong effective teaching and a stimulating environment characterise our school. Children of all abilities experience success, progress well, develop feelings of self-worth, and participate in a variety of interesting, enriching experiences in and out of the classroom. Our pupils are supported to grow into responsible, self-disciplined young people ready for the next stage of their lives. We welcome staff who are enthusiastic and enjoy teaching and working hard with and for our young people. In return, we invest hugely in staff support and development.

Arranging a visit to Bartley Green School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.boffey@bartleygreen.org.uk.

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