SENIOR ACADEMY ADMINISTRATOR

Heathlands Primary Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6NB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 October 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: £31,014.79 - £34,810.92 Annually (FTE)

SENIOR ACADEMY ADMINISTRATOR job summary

Heathlands Primary Academy is seeking an exceptional Senior Administrator to join our dedicated and welcoming team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting children, families, and staff to achieve their very best.

As our Senior Administrator, you will play a vital role in the smooth and efficient operation of the school. Working closely with the Headteacher and leading the Academy Administrator, you will provide high-quality administrative support, oversee key school systems, assist with finance and HR processes, and help ensure an exceptional experience for pupils, parents, visitors, and staff.

We are seeking a professional, organised, and proactive individual who:

• Has substantial experience working in a busy office environment.
• Possesses excellent administrative, organisational, and communication skills.
• Can build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, and external partners.
• Demonstrates accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office applications and database systems.
• Can manage competing priorities and work effectively on their own initiative.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Experience within a school or Multi-Academy Trust environment, along with knowledge of Bromcom and PS Financials, would be advantageous but is not essential.

At Heathlands Primary Academy, we are proud of our caring, inclusive, and ambitious culture. As part of Greenheart Learning Partnership, you will join a collaborative Trust that values professional development, teamwork, and excellence in education.

We offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to children's education and wellbeing.
• A committed team of colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.

Heathlands Primary Academy and Greenheart Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, medical clearance, verification of qualifications, and the right to work in the UK.

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 Heathlands Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 440 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Heathlands Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heathlands-primary-academy-birmingham

Heathlands Primary Academy is a vibrant two-form entry school with an on-site nursery and provides a wonderful stage for learning and development of our children. It is a happy, oversubscribed school with a supportive parent platform.

Based in the east of the city of Birmingham, the academy is proud of its cultural and social diversity. Visitors to the academy always comment on the inclusive atmosphere and caring approach created by Heathlands staff.

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