Senior Administrative Assistant

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi-Academy Trust in Sandwell is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant. The role involves supporting the Office Manager, overseeing attendance processes, and providing high-quality administration in a team environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes mental health and has fantastic career development options. This position is essential within a growing primary school aiming to foster a positive experience for students. Commitment to safeguarding children is crucial in this role.

Benefits

Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience

Excellent career development opportunities

Exceptional CPD provision

Supportive working environment

Friendly, enthusiastic children

Responsibilities

• Support the Office Manager in their role.
• Oversee key attendance processes.
• Work as part of a team providing high quality administration.

Job description

POST: Senior Administrative Assistant

LOCATION: Shireland Technology Primary

GRADE: Band D scale point 9-17 (£27,255 - £31,022 per annum pro rata)

SALARY: Pro rata salary £25,368 - £28,993

HOURS: 37 Hours, per week, Term Time plus 3 weeks

Required to start as soon as possible

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

Shireland Technology Primary is a growing two form entry Primary school aiming to provide an excellent office service. We want to ensure that at all times, a happy and safe environment is provided; that our pupils get the most out of their experiences with us both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the Office Manager in their role.
• To oversee key attendance processes.
• To work as part of a team providing high quality administration.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision
• A supportive working environment and team ethos
• Friendly, enthusiastic children.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: 31st December 2025

We reserve the right to close this post early