Senior Administrator

Fairway Primary Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8XQ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 September 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) GLP Grade 4, SCP 12- 16 (pro-rata)

Senior Administrator job summary

Fairway 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 Fairway 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.

Fairway 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 Fairway Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fairway Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fairway-primary-academy

Fairway Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a dynamic ECT teacher who is looking to make an impact on children’s lives. We would like a teacher who has the drive, enthusiasm, and commitment to deliver the highest standards of educational provision.

If you can motivate, engage, and inspire young people in the classroom and have high expectations for behaviour and work, our children would love you to be their teacher in September 2024.

Experience of working across all primary phases would be beneficial but not essential. As part of the Greenheart Learning Partnership, we can offer the support of a successful multi-academy sponsor and the opportunity to benefit from the training and experiences offered across our learning partnership of 10 schools in the heart of the midlands.

A strong team ethos and excellent teaching are key requirements along with a commitment to improving the life chances and experiences of our children. A good sense of humour is always required.

Informal visits and questions are encouraged. Please contact Darren Mann dmann@fwp.greenheartlearning.org to organise a visit or for any enquiries.

Closing date of Friday 28th June 2024.

Interview date by arrangement Start date of September 2024

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