At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage administrative tasks and support communication within Hallmoor School.
- Company: Join Forward Education Trust, dedicated to empowering children with special educational needs.
- Benefits: Enjoy a Local Government Pension Scheme and a Paid Health Cash Plan for employees and dependents.
- Other info: Position is term-time only, starting September 2026, with a competitive salary range.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven team at an all-through special school in Birmingham.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration and excellent ICT skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 24891 - 26930 £ per year.
Salary Range: Grade D- £24,891-£26,930/£21,409-23,163 (ACTUAL) Cost of living pay uplift pending from 1 April 2026 (subject to agreement).
Hours - 36.5 weekly, Term Time Only
Location: Hallmoor School, 50 Scholars Gate, Kitt's Green, Birmingham, B33 0DL
Contract: Full time, Permanent, Term‑Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Job Overview
At Forward Education Trust, our mission is simple: Empowering children and young people to live their best lives. Our values are: Working together with purpose; nurturing potential; inspiring success. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administration Assistant to join Hallmoor School. Hallmoor School is an all‑through (4 to 19) Special School part of Forward Education Trust. All the children who attend Hallmoor School have a Statement of Special Educational Need or an Education and Health Care Plan. Our school educates children with cognition and learning needs. Children may have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech Language and Communication Difficulties or a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Some children have additional needs including visual impairment and hearing impairment and associated behaviour difficulties.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Be experienced in working within an administrative/reception background
- Be dedicated to our vision that all children are entitled to a first‑class education
- Believe and demonstrate that all children are equal and celebrate the diversity in our school communities
- Excellent communication and ICT skills including ability to use all Microsoft packages to word process, send emails and letters, spreadsheets, and mail merge
Competitive Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- FET HUB – information all in one place, access to a range of benefits
- Paid Health Cash Plan – employee and dependent children benefit – option to add partner
- Staff voice including consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas
- Comprehensive induction and probation support and supportive appraisal system
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential advice, with face‑to‑face consultations
- Learning and development – including online learning and other resources
- Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and My Perks
- Mental Health First Aiders and a package of well‑being support
- Staff rewards and awards in line with Trust behaviours and values
Forward Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS; prohibition check; childcare disqualification; qualifications, medical fitness; identity and right to work and two references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore speaking fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Administration Assistant Level 2 employer: Hallmoor School
Forward Education Trust is located in Birmingham and focuses on empowering children with special educational needs. Employees benefit from a comprehensive induction and a supportive appraisal system, alongside access to mental health resources and well-being support.
