Part-time Administrative Assistant (Front desk cover)
Barford Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 0EF3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 May 2026
Closing date
24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): The hours of work will be 8am – 4pm on Wednesday - Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade A FTE £24,796 – £28, 142
What skills and experience we're looking for
Barford Primary school is a vibrant and exciting school which was graded ‘Good’ in all areas in Ofsted in October 2023. The children are at the centre of everything we do in school- offering a range of extra-curricular activities, trips and residentials. We sit at the heart of our community and are extremely proud of the close relationship we have with parents and the wider community. Our vision and values permeate every aspect of school life; our supportive and friendly ethos is built into the fabric of our school.
Would you like to join the ‘Barford family? What are we looking for?
We are looking for a friendly, organised and highly efficient part-time school administrative assistant to be the welcoming face of our school.
Based on the front desk you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the school office, greeting visitors, managing enquiries and assisting with essential administrative tasks.
The role will involve:
- Act as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors
- Manage incoming calls, emails and front desk queries
- Handle routine administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying and distributing information
- Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
We are looking for someone who:
- Is warm, professional and confident with dealing with the public
- Has strong organisational and multitasking skills
- Is proficient with office software (Microsoft office)
- Is committed to safeguarding and child welfare
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- A warm, welcoming, and supportive team
- A school that truly values creativity and innovation
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Happy, curious children who love to learn
Further information about the job
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.
About Barford Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 426 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Barford Primary School website
- Email address
- klilly@barfordprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01214643765
School location
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