School Office Senior Administrator
Castle Bromwich Junior School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0HD24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 December 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm Term Time Only plus Inset Days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £ 27709.00 - £ 30515.00
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.
Relevant administrative qualification or experience
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
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Knowledge of school administrative processes and statutory requirements (desirable)
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 ARBOR). (desirable)
Experience in using various software systems and the ability to learn new ones.
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
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
What the school offers its staff
We are seeking to appoint an Office Administrator who will be able to make a positive contribution to the continuing development of our school. Please see attached job description and person spec for further details.
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.
We are committed to raising standards at an academic level and we are also committed to raising standards in children’s personal development – hence our vision statement. We want to be a successful happy school for children, staff, parents and governors.
Teachers and support staff are very positive and mix well in and out of school.
We have a good combination of experienced and less experienced teachers and excellent support staff.
The children are polite, well-behaved and motivated responding enthusiastically to positive teaching and support.
We have some excellent indoor facilities and additional outdoor space and play activities.
We have a positive approach to staff development including opportunities, where appropriate, for internal promotion. We base a lot of our CPD around coaching partnerships of many kinds. We have good support from the local community from parents, governors and visitors .
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 Castle Bromwich Junior School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 467 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- 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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