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Admin Assistant - Primary School

Job details
Posting date: 18 December 2025
Salary: £13.89 to £15 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 January 2026
Location: B21
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Teacheractive Limited
Job type: Contract
Job reference: MCHADMBHM1541-8985

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Summary

Location: Handsworth, Birmingham
Contract: Maternity Cover (12 Months – with potential to extend)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Start Date: ASAP

TeacherActive is working closely with a welcoming Primary School in Handsworth to recruit a reliable and organised Admin Assistant to join their school office team on a maternity cover basis.

This role is initially for 12 months, with the potential to be extended depending on the needs of the school.

The Role

As a School Admin Assistant, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the school office. Responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the school office with general administrative duties


  • Using school management systems such as BromCom and SIMS


  • Managing phone calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries


  • Supporting attendance, data entry, and record keeping


  • Working closely with senior leaders and teaching staff


  • Maintaining confidentiality at all times


    The Ideal Candidate Will Have

    • Previous experience working in a school office environment
      OR


    • Strong previous administration experience, with the ability to quickly adapt to a school setting


    • Experience using BromCom and/or SIMS (highly desirable)


    • Confidence using IT systems and the ability to learn new systems quickly


    • Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm


    • A professional, friendly, and organised approach


    • A DBS certificate on the Update Service or willingness to apply for a new DBS


    • Ability to provide two references from recent employers


    • Eligibility to work in the UK


      Why Work Through TeacherActive?

      • Competitive rates of pay


      • Weekly pay


      • Access to CPD and training opportunities


      • Opportunities for contract extensions and future roles


      • Ongoing support from a trusted education agency


        All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



        Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



        Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

        TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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