Administrative Assistant - Tiverton School

What is the job role?

We are looking to appoint a professional, organised and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day running of Tiverton School’s administration office. This is a varied and rewarding role which includes providing administrative support, assisting with HR processes, supporting first aid provision and acting as the first point of contact for basic IT support within the school.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a motivated and approachable individual with strong administrative and communication skills who can work effectively as part of a team while also managing their own workload independently. The successful candidate will be organised, reliable and committed to supporting the wider school community.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience working in an administrative role
Good organisational and record-keeping skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
The ability to deal confidently and professionally with telephone and face-to-face enquiries
An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities within a school environment
The ability to remain calm and organised in busy situations
A flexible and proactive approach to supporting the wider school team

Experience of HR administration, recruitment support, maintaining records such as the Single Central Record (SCR), or working within a school environment would be desirable but not essential.

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.  

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.

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.

Closing Date: 2nd June 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Coventry City Council

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