We are looking to appoint a highly
organised Administrator to join us to play an important role in supporting the
School’s Pastoral team and wider Professional Services on a full or part time basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to our Pastoral team and Assistant Principals, and ensuring that the maintenance of pupil records is accurate and timely. The role also involves providing outstanding professional support for pupils, students, and families; supporting attendance and punctuality and assisting with resolving queries and issues.
We are looking for someone who is flexible in approach, has the energy and initiative to thrive in a busy working environment, and is able to establish and develop good relationships with all involved in the School. Experience of working in a school as an administrator is desirable, alongside a willingness to be First Aid trained.
· Research & Development: Enjoy 3 dedicated days per year to focus on your own research or professional development.
· World-Class Resources & Partnerships: Access cutting-edge resources, research, and professional networks through our collaboration with the University of Birmingham.
· Enrichment Opportunities: Be involved in our exciting timetabled enrichment programme, making a meaningful impact beyond the classroom.
Visits to the school are welcomed during the week beginning 5th January 2026, please contact Katie Tennant, School Business Manager, at k.tennant@uobschool.org.uk to arrange.
The University of Birmingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition Check; qualifications; medical fitness; identity and right to work.
All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. If you are currently working in a school setting, please ensure that your references include your current Head Teacher.
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of pupils and students.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
Please note that we do not accept applications via CV.
Katie Tennant
0121 796 5008
recruitment@uobschool.org.uk
The University of Birmingham School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
