Coventry City Council
Admin Assistant - Howes Primary School
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What is the job role?
This is an amazing opportunity for an Admin Assistant to join our friendly, unique school to start as soon as possible as we journey together to improve opportunities and outcomes for our children and staff so that we can all be the best that we can be.
Work pattern
- 35 hours per week
- 39 weeks term time only
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an inspirational person who:
- Has excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with people tactfully and confidentially
- Is experienced in using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Preferably has experience of using Bromcom
- Has good time management skills and is able to prioritise work
- Is able to work as a key team member
- Is a good role model to others
If you have the above qualities, we look forward to hearing from you. We encourage you to arrange a visit to the school to see all that we offer our children and staff. To make this arrangement, please contact school on 02476 411711.
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Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 4.00 pm.
Application Process
Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.
Important Dates
- Closing date: 20th September 2026
- Interview date: 25th September 2026
Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.
Equality and Inclusion
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.
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Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Coventry City Council
Attached documents
Admin Assistant Job Description and Person Specification.pdf
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