Admin Assistant

Company: Coventry City Council
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Location: Coventry
Job Description:

What is the job role?

Under the direction of the School Business Manager, assist in the provision of efficient and effective administrative support to the school, including:

  • Being the first point of contact for all callers and visitors to the school, offering professional guidance and assistance both personally and by telephone ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.
  • Maintaining pupil data on the Bromcom.
  • Escorting children to their classrooms.
  • Processing school dinner orders.
  • General office duties as required by school.

Who are we looking for?

  • Works well as part of a team.
  • Is able to communicate effectively with parents, visitors, young children and colleagues.
  • Is polite and calm in a crisis.
  • Has a sense of humour.

Qualifications

  • Enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
  • All relevant safeguarding and pre‑employment clearances required, including an additional pre‑employment check with effect from 1 September 2022 following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). An online search may form part of this recruitment process.
  • Receipt of two satisfactory references.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026