Key Role Information

Salary
£27,254 - £33,699 FTE, actual salary £16,123 - £19,936 per annum
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
13/07/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Birmingham Schools Pay Scale | B9 - B22
Department
Hill West Primary Support
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
25.00
Weeks per year
40.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Permanent | Part Time | 25 hours per week

Hill West Primary School is seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and highly professional Office Manager to lead our busy school office and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of our school.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator with excellent organisational and communication skills to join our friendly and dedicated team. As the first point of contact for many visitors, parents and external agencies, you will help ensure that every interaction reflects our welcoming and inclusive school community.

Working closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders, you will oversee the efficient operation of the school office, managing administrative systems and processes while providing high-quality support across a wide range of school functions.

We are looking for someone who

  1. Has experience of leading or managing an office or administrative team.
  2. Is highly organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
  3. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  4. Demonstrates a professional, calm and approachable manner.
  5. Has strong IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office applications (experience of school management systems is desirable).
  6. Understands the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
  7. Enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to providing an outstanding service to pupils, families and colleagues.

We can offer

  1. A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school community.
  2. Opportunities for professional development and training.
  3. A positive working environment where your contribution is valued.
  4. The chance to make a real difference to young people’s lives
  5. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
  6. Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
  7. Professional development and wellbeing days

How to apply

To apply for this role please complete an online application form. Please include a supporting statement outlining how meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Beth Clarke, Headteacher, via email on b.clarke@hillwest.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 308 5392.


We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received.

About Us

Hill West Primary School

Beth Clarke

b.clarke@hillwest.bham.sch.uk

Hill West Primary School
Clarence Road
Four Oaks
Sutton Coldfield
B74 4LD

Safeguarding Information

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-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf