School Office Administrator
Castle Bromwich Junior School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0HDThis job expired on 11 December 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
26 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 20 - 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, TTO plus inset days (11.00 to 16.00)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 26824 - 29540
Actual salary
- 12429 - 17110
What skills and experience we're looking for
Education and Qualifications -
- Hold GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
- First Aid Qualification or willingness to undertake training.
DESIRABLE -
Relevant administrative or business management qualification
Skills and Abilities -
- Able to work constructively as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills with a variety of stakeholders
- Able to work using initiative
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong IT skills including proficiency with office software and MIS systems
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
DESIRABLE -
Knowledge of school administrative processes and statutory requirements
Experience -
- Experience of working in an office environment, ideally within a school or education setting.
- Experience in using and managing a school MIS system (preferably SIMS)
- Experience managing or coordinating school trips or events
Personal Qualities
- Professional and approachable manner
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible, adaptable and proactive
- Commitment to upholding the ethos and values of the school
- High level of integrity, honesty and reliability
What the school offers its staff
Are you an organised, proactive and friendly professional looking to make a real difference in a vibrant school community? Castle Bromwich Junior School, a welcoming and inclusive junior school with 470 enthusiastic pupils, is seeking a part-time Office Administrator to join our team.
About the role: As our Office Administrator, you will be at the heart of our school’s operations. You’ll be part of the school office, support the leadership team, coordinate educational visits and school trips, act as first aider, upload policies, and oversee our MIS system. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working in a busy school environment.
We are looking for someone who:
· Has excellent administrative and organisational skills
· Is confident managing school trips and acting as our Educational Visits Coordinator
· Holds (or is willing to gain) a first aid qualification
· Has experience managing or using a school MIS system
· Can communicate effectively and work well under pressure
In return, we offer:
· A supportive and friendly team
· A positive working environment where your contributions are valued
· Opportunities for professional development and training
· The chance to make a real impact on the school community
Safeguarding Statement: Castle Bromwich Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
Equality Statement: Castle Bromwich Junior School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
How to apply: For more information or to book a school visit please contact the school office. Applications must be completed using the attached documentation and sent to cbjs-recruitment@cbjs.solihull.sch.uk
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Castle Bromwich Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 465 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Castle Bromwich Junior School website
- Email address
- cbjs-recruitment@cbjs.solihull.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 747 2247
We are a large four-form entry junior school. Each year group works as a team with a year leader who provides support for both curriculum and pastoral issues. Teamwork is a strength of the school at both year and subject level. Our planning structures place class teachers at the heart of the process, supported by a framework created at a whole school and year based level.
Arranging a visit to Castle Bromwich Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cbjs-recruitment@cbjs.solihull.sch.uk.
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