Administration Assistant

Anna Seward Primary School is a brand-new and growing school which opened in September 2023. Situated within a new housing development in the city of Lichfield, the school is at the heart of a thriving and developing community. We currently welcome children from Nursery to Year 3 and will continue to grow year on year.

As our school grows, we are looking to appoint a warm, enthusiastic and highly organised Administration Assistant to join our friendly team.

About the role

This is an important role within our school, as you will often be the first point of contact for children, families, visitors and members of the wider community. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of creating a positive first impression and takes pride in providing a friendly, welcoming and professional service.

You will be someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and has a natural ability to make others feel welcome. You will build positive relationships with our families and wider community, helping to ensure that our school office reflects the warm, caring and inclusive ethos of Anna Seward.

Just as importantly, you will enjoy working around young children. You will be approachable, patient and kind, taking the time to get to know our pupils and helping them to feel happy, safe and valued when they visit the school office.

Working closely with the Senior Office Manager and wider school team, you will provide efficient day-to-day administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth running of a busy and growing school.

Working hours

This is a part-time position of 28.5 hours per week, worked across five days:

Two days: 8.30am – 12.30pm

Three days: 8.30am – 3.30pm

The specific working days will be agreed with the successful candidate.

We are looking for someone who:

1. Has a warm, friendly and approachable manner and enjoys meeting and helping people.
2. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both face-to-face and over the telephone.
3. Can build positive relationships with children, parents, colleagues and the wider community.
4. Enjoys working with young children and understands the importance of patience, kindness and professionalism.
5. Is highly organised, efficient and able to prioritise competing tasks.
6. Can work calmly and effectively in a busy environment where priorities may change.
7. Has good administrative and IT skills and is confident using common office systems.
8. Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
9. Can use their initiative while also working effectively as part of a team.
10. Understands the importance of confidentiality, discretion and professional conduct within a school environment.
11. Is reliable, flexible and willing to support colleagues when needed.
12. Understands that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and is committed to promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children.

We offer

1. A supportive and collaborative working environment
2. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
3. Access to high-quality CPD and training
4. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.
5. A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
6. Professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Lisa Hopkins, Interim Headteacher, via email [email removed] or call [phone removed]. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled