Admin Assistant
Job title: Admin Assistant
Salary: NCJ point 3 pro rata (£11,477) - 6 (£12.029) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 20 hours per week
Location: Lift Lea Forest, Hurstcroft Rd, Birmingham B33 9RD
Contract type: Fixed term contract until the end of Aug 2026 (with the possibility of extension)
Start date: ASAP
A rare opportunity to work for Lift Lea Forest who just won Primary School of the Year in the West Midlands
Your new school
Lift Lea Forest is part of Lift Schools, a MAT of 57 schools with 10 in the Midlands, which allows you access to the best training programmes available as well as more internal opportunities. Lift Lea Forest have an incredible reputation and are an 'outstanding' primary school where Ofsted recognised ''leaders have created an impressive school environment that focuses on supporting pupils excellent academic achievements'' and where ''pupils work hard, are keen to learn and achieve exceptionally well''. If you really want to make a difference to the lives of young people in a thriving school and share our passion for engaging students in learning and inspiring them to achieve then we would love to hear from you.
Your new role
We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic Admin Assistant who will be a core component of the administrative team, providing effective and efficient administrative support which is essential for the smooth running of the school. The role is responsible for managing communications with stakeholders, maintaining accurate records, and providing reception support, Additionally, you may support other staff, including the School Operations Manager, in specific school projects.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be professional and appreciate that in a school each day and week will vary so we really need you to have a flexible approach. You will have experience of working in a customer-facing role in an office environment. You will have good IT skills, administrative skills and knowledge and use of general office equipment.
We offer you:
Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career. Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Please apply for the role as soon as possible, we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and reserve the right to close early.
Interview: ASAP
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Salary range
- £11,477 - £12,029 per year