The posting
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.
