Admin Assistant

School Administrative Assistant Location: Birmingham (Secondary School) Contract Type: Flexible (Full-time, Part-time, or Half Days) Overview Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a reliable, organised and personable Administrative Assistant to support a busy secondary school in Birmingham. This is a flexible opportunity, ideal for someone looking for full-time, part-time or half-day work within a school environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive school team, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support to the school office and senior staff Act as a first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff Handle phone calls, emails and general enquiries in a professional manner Support with student records, attendance and data entry Use school systems such as Arbor, SIMS and other platforms Assist with general office duties, including filing and organisation Maintain a welcoming and professional front-of-house presence Key Requirements Previous experience working in a school administration role Strong working knowledge of Arbor, SIMS or similar systems Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Confident in speaking with parents, staff and external visitors A positive, proactive and professional attitude Strong organisation and attention to detail Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Safeguarding & Compliance Must hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one Must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Why Apply? Flexible working to suit your availability Opportunity to work across local secondary schools in Birmingham A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in a school environment How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your most up to date CV!  All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website