Administration Assistant - Olton Primary School

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Administration Assistant Permanent 35 hours per week – 8.00am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday 39 weeks per annum (term time plus INSET days) The Head Teacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint an Administration Assistant required as soon as possible, reporting directly to the Office Manager. Candidates should have:

• A high standard of literacy and numeracy
• Excellent IT, organisational and communication skills
• Recent experience of working within a school office environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise tasks

Olton Primary is a large, three-form entry school, and staff should be prepared for a significant amount of walking throughout the day due to the size of the site. A job description and person specification is attached with this advert alongside an application form. If you wish to find out more or have any general enquires around this role, please contact our Office Manager, Mrs Yvonne Jones via email s12recruitment@olton.solihull.sch.uk or on (0121) 706 2644. Closing date: Monday 22 September 2025 at 12:00 pm Interviews and Task: Thursday 25 September 2025 Applications should be emailed to: s12recruitment@olton.solihull.sch.uk Safeguarding: Olton Primary School/Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding measures outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025). Attached documentsJob Description & Person Specification Application Form Recruitment Monitoring Form Notes of Guidance for Applicants