Admin Assistant - Howes Primary School


Company:	Coventry City Council
Salary:	£26,016 to £27,274 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Howes Primary School, Palermo Avenue, Coventry, CV3 5EH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

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.

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 4.00 pm.

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: 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.

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.

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