Senior Administrative Assistant
Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Oldbury, B69 4DE11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st December 2026 (preferred)
Closing date
3 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
- £28,153.00 - £34,811.00 Annually (FTE)
Senior Administrative Assistant job summary
Due to the successful promotion of a valued member of our office team to a role within the Trust's Central Team, we are seeking to appoint a new Senior Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and committed team.
The successful candidate will benefit from a planned handover and transition period, working closely with the current postholder before they move into their new position. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and welcoming team at the heart of school life, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office, while providing a positive experience for pupils, families, staff and visitors alike.
About the role
Working closely with the Headteacher, you will be a senior point of contact for administrative matters in the school office, taking responsibility for key processes including:
- Admissions, pupil records and the induction of new pupils on Arbor
- Attendance administration, including first-day absence calls and liaison with the Sandwell Attendance Team and Education Welfare Officer
- The termly School Census and other statutory returns
- HR administration, recruitment and onboarding, and supporting the Single Central Record
- Parental payments, purchase orders and invoice preparation on Access Education Finance
- School trips, clubs and communications with families
- Supporting the Site Manager with premises and compliance records
You will also provide reception cover and share your knowledge with administrative colleagues as part of a close-knit office team.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has two years’ experience in a busy office or administrative role, managing their own workload with a high degree of independence
- Is highly organised and accurate, and stays calm under pressure
- Communicates clearly and warmly with pupils, families, staff and visitors
- Is confident with IT, including Microsoft Office (experience of Arbor or Access Education Finance would be an advantage)
- Handles sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Is committed to safeguarding and supportive of our Christian ethos
Experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential - full training and a planned handover will be provided.
About our school
Christ Church C of E Primary School is a Church of England primary school in Oldbury and a proud member of Fioretti Trust. Our vision, ‘Inspired through Jesus and His followers’, is rooted in Matthew 5:16 - “let your light shine before others” - and our SHINE values of Success, Happy, Included, Nurtured and Enriched shape everything we do.
We aim to provide a whole education that values academic achievement alongside personal and spiritual growth, creativity and wellbeing, and our office team plays a vital part in making every child, family and visitor feel welcome.
What we offer
- A thriving school with strong outcomes, an established leadership team and a clear direction
- The opportunity to consolidate and grow excellent practice within a supportive, ambitious Trust
- Trust-wide support and collaboration, working alongside experienced leaders, system support and a responsive central team
- Professional growth and development, including Trust-wide training and networking with administrative colleagues across our schools - with genuine opportunities to progress within the Trust
- A community rich in diversity, with strong links to families, the local church and partners in Oldbury
- A friendly, committed office team and a planned handover to help you settle into the role with confidence
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- A comprehensive wellbeing package, reflecting our commitment to a healthy, sustainable work-life balance
About Fioretti Trust
Fioretti Trust is a family of like-minded Church of England primary schools, committed to collaboration, compassion and excellence. Our schools work together and share expertise, supported by a responsive central team, so that every child can flourish.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 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Christ Church Church of England Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- Up to 420 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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