General Administration Officer

Penn Fields School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as all checks are verified

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 7am

• Date listed

  13 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: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (Actual) Salary: Grade 4 £26,403 - £28,142 (Annually FTE) Term time only, 35hrs per week, 44.85 weeks

General Administration Officer job summary

General Administration Officer

Penn Fields School, Wolverhampton
Salary: Grade 4 £26,403 - £28,142 (Annually FTE) Term time only, 35hrs per week, 44.85 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent

About Penn Fields School
Penn Fields School is an inclusive special school with a trauma‑informed and relational approach. We prioritise connection, safety and belonging for all students. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Role
A varied and rewarding role, supporting the School Business Manager, central services team and the SENCO with administration, organisation and finance tasks. As a key point of contact, you will embody the school’s values in all interactions.

Key Responsibilities
General administration across the school
Maintain school calendar and records
Communications and marketing support
Finance administration under guidance of the School Business Manager
EHCP administrative support and liaison with staff/families/professionals
Support with events, workshops, reception cover and school trips

About You
Organised, calm, and professional
Strong IT and communication skills
Able to manage a busy workload
Compassionate and aligned with trauma‑informed values
Committed to safeguarding children and young people

How to Apply
Via My New Term
Closing date: Monday 16th March @ 8.00

Interviews: Week commencing 23rd March

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 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 Penn Fields School

• School type: Special school, ages 5 to 19
• School size: 187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Penn Fields School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/penn-fields-school

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