Key Role Information

Salary
£32597 FTE ( £29,883 actual term time plus 10 days)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
22/02/2026 09:51
Interview
tbc
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff | SC6.20 - SC6.22
Department
Administration
Key stage
Key Stage 3
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
47.142
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Are you looking for a position where you will be truly valued? Have you previously shown loyalty and longevity in roles as an Administrator? If you have answered ‘Yes’ , then we have great news for you!


We are looking for an Administration and Cover Manager to:


  1. To effectively manage the day-to-day cover in the academy. 
  2. To lead on and manage the academy’s admissions procedures. 
  3. To manage the administrative team


Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing both planned and daily cover in accordance with the academy’s policy and safeguarding requirements.
  • Utilising the Supply Bank platform effectively to meet the academy’s day-to-day cover requirements
  • Managing the academy’s admissions procedures for students in Years 4-11
  • Being the point of contact between parents and the Academy concerning all aspects of the admissions process.


Due to the cover responsibilities of the role the successful candidate would need to be available to start work daily at 7:30 am.


Bournville School is a vibrant and diverse school. We are an ambitious school and value enthusiastic and hardworking staff. It is a very exciting time to join us.


We believe that every child should leave school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending our Trust deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meets endless possibilities.


Applicants will join a well-led and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.


You should be:

  • Passionate with an appetite to inspire young people
  • Hardworking, imaginative and have excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office programmes
  • Flexibility and be able to take both a proactive and responsive approach
  • A dedicated team player who wants to work and engage with colleagues at all levels


In return we will offer you:

  • Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
  • Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
  • Perkbox example benefits;
  • Discounts at nationwide retailers
  • Gym discount
  • Cinema discounts
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
  • A MAT wide focus on staff well-being


This is an exciting time to join us, and a great opportunity to be involved in the next stage of development of this strong team. Over the last few years, there has been a real drive to develop collaborative planning of a well sequenced knowledge rich curriculum in order to ensure our curriculum is inclusive and all students can achieve highly.

 

Bournville School (part of Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust) is a mainstream, non-selective, comprehensive school for students aged 4 -16. Bournville School is built on traditional values. Pivotal to this is a positive ethos and culture of learning and success for all students.


Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).


This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974


Benefits

Perkbox Discount
Perkbox Wellbeing
Salary Sacrifice
Green car Scheme

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Experience of using the Microsoft Office suite to intermediate level or above

Personal Attributes

Ability to work effectively within a team environment
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students

Relevant Experience

Experience of administrative or secretarial work
Experience of working front of house/reception
Experience of working in a team
Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information

Relevant Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders using a variety of media
Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to use ICT and other specialist equipment and resources
Ability to hold difficult conversations confidently and effectively
Ability to use software, spreadsheets, databases and other packages effectively

Bournville School

Liz Jones

e.jones@bournville.fmat.co.uk

Bournville School
Hay Green Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B30 1SH

Safeguarding Information

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.


Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.