Senior Administrative Assistant

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.