Vacancy - Administrative Assistant in Lichfield

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5 FTE £25,583 (Full Time Equivalent), Pro Rata Annual Salary £22,668.48.

Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm & Friday 8am -3.30pm.

Contract: Term Time 38 Weeks (including 5 inset days and 1 week worked during the Summer Holiday), Permanent.

Responsible to: School Manager.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

The Friary School, part of the Primitas Learning Partnership, is a well‑established academy, heavily over‑subscribed, and nationally amongst the highest performing schools of its type. This status has very much been achieved over the last decade and our recent ungraded OFSTED Inspection Report (March 2024) stated that:

• A culture of high expectations permeates throughout, and pupils rise to this high bar willingly.
• Pupils achieve extremely well.
• Pupils’ behaviour and conduct are excellent.
• Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
• The school’s curriculum is highly ambitious.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported extremely well.
• The wider development of pupils is exceptionally strong.
• The school’s careers programme is rich and varied.
• There is a plethora of opportunities for pupils to extend their learning beyond the classroom.
• The local governing body members have a strong understanding of the school.
• The school places a strong emphasis on ensuring all students – whatever or wherever their starting point – achieve well, and, though our cohorts enter the school slightly above national averages ability‑wise, their subsequent outcomes consistently far outstrip this.

The Friary School also proudly and proactively serves the city of Lichfield, a treasure in the heart of Staffordshire. The centre retains an unspoilt charm with many listed buildings in its historic streets. Lichfield has a rich and vibrant history as well as offering cultural and entertaining activities all year round in its safe city and local communities. Being located in the heart of the country it benefits from excellent local and national transport links.

We are seeking to appoint an administrative assistant who is genuinely passionate about supporting our school community and helping our students thrive. The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player with a strong commitment to delivering excellent administrative support. They will take pride in their work; contribute positively to the smooth running of the school office; and ensure that communication and organisation are of the highest standard.

You will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 11th May 2026 at 12noon.

Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, Right to Work in the UK, and references. In addition, this post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. A copy of the school's Safeguarding, (including Child Protection) Policy can be found on our website https://friaryschool.co.uk and our approach to safer recruitment checks can be found at www.primitas.co.uk. Please note you will be required to provide evidence of your relevant qualifications.