School Administrator

Holy Name Catholic Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 6LN

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE)

School Administrator job summary

HOURS: 20 hours per week, term time only (plus 5 inset days) 8.30am - 12.30pm Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 9th November Interviews: TBC

Holy Name Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and flexible administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth running of a busy school office.

The successful candidates will:

• Create a pleasant and welcoming reception area and act as first point of contact for visitors and telephone enquiries;
• Ensure all communications and correspondence are dealt with in an efficient manner;
• Sort and distribute mail, emails and deliveries;
• Maintain all aspects of daily pupil attendance registers, keeping pupil records up to date and making referrals;
• Produce, copy and distribute letters, reports, newsletter, weekly certificates etc.;
• Arrange appointments, maintain school diary and assist in disseminating information to staff;
• Assist with school/nursery admissions;
• Administer the school milk scheme;
• Manage the online payment system including clubs, trips and school meals;
• Support ordering supplies and equipment;
• Support the Catholic ethos of our school;
• Support and contribute to the safeguarding of students;
• Develop good relationships with pupils, staff, governors, parents and primary CMAT partners.
• Provide administrative support as directed by the Principal, Office Manager and other members of the Senior Leadership Team.

The closing date for applications is Monday 9th November 2026 at 9.00am. School visits are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit please call the school office on 0121 357 3216.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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 Holy Name Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 191 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Holy Name Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-name-catholic-primary-school-b43-6ln

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