About Us
Everyone at Dormston has a pivotal role to play in creating a vibrant and dynamic school. We have high aspirations for pupils and staff alike and believe that if you try hard; the sky is the limit. We believe in the 5 Core Values of Effort, Knowledge, Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.
Our school culture is caring and positive and ensures that everyone is supported and encouraged. We are very aware that happy staff make a happy school and therefore we nurture talent that inspires, motivates and ignites young minds.
The Role
Data/Administrative Assistant
Salary: Grade 2 – Point 4 (£8,226.04 – £8,412.09 dependent on level of service; actual salary)
Hours: 14 hours a week (days/times to be discussed at interview)
Term: Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Location: Dormston School, Mill Bank, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1SN
Closing Date: Friday 31 July 2026 at Midnight.
Interviews will take place from September 2026.
Responsibilities
The role of Data Administrative Assistant supports various areas of school administration with a strong focus on the management of the ParentPay system to support the collection of monies for trips and school dinners; this will include monitoring income and providing reports to responsible staff, creating and issuing letters to parents/carers, contacting parents/carers regarding payments. You will also work alongside our Data Manager to build and maintain databases, support the transition process of students joining us from Primary School and co‑ordinate the annual review of pupil data to ensure records held are up‑to‑date.
You will work under the direct supervision of the Data Manager whilst also undertaking other general administration tasks to assist other areas of the school when required.
Key Requirements
- Working towards or having achieved NVQ Level 2.
Skills & Experience
- Experience of administrative/clerical work.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Confident use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Legal & Compliance
This position is subject to medical clearance, qualification checks and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE requires schools to carry out online checks on shortlisted candidates. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.
Contact
Telephone: 01384 816400 (Mrs Karen Otton). Please call the school to arrange a visit or for an informal discussion.
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