Administrative Assistant - Part Time

Level 2 Administrative Assistant – Part Time

Term Time only (39 weeks)

15 hour contract

Grade 3 Level 4/5

Annual Actual Salary £9,104,4 - £9,457.43

Start date : 4th January 2027

Tues – Thurs - 10am till 1pm

Friday – 8.30am till 2.30pm

Closing date Wednesday 2nd December 2026

Russells Hall Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised Administration Assistant to join our friendly team.

This is an important role within school, as you will often be the first point of contact for children, families, visitors and members of the wider community. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of creating a positive first impression

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01384 283705 to arrange a date and time.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a warm, friendly and approachable manner and enjoys meeting and helping people
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both face-to-face and over the telephone
• Is highly organised, efficient and able to prioritise completing tasks
• Can work calmly and effectively in a busy environment where priorities can change
• Has good administrative and IT skills and is confident using common office systems
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
• Can use their initiative while also working effectively as part of a team
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, discretion and professional conduct with a school environment
• Is reliable, flexible and will to support colleagues when needed.

Russells Hall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and clearance, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You are required to ensure that you understand your own roles and responsibilities to comply with legislation and the employer's policies. Any breaches of, or failure to comply with, Data Protection requirements confidentiality or employer’s policies will be dealt with through the agreed Disciplinary Procedure.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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