Administrative Officer - Albright Education Centre

Albright Education Centre is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and potential of every pupil at the school. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Administrative Assistant to fulfil this role at our school. It is an exciting opportunity for someone to work alongside our specialist staff team.

The successful candidate will:

• be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• have a good standard of spoken and written English and Numeracy.
• have excellent communication, IT skills, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• be able to be able to prioritise their workload, multi-task and deal with an unpredictable and busy workplace.

A knowledge of SIMS is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

The school provides a continuation of education for pupils who, due to medical, psychological or psychiatric difficulties, are unable to attend their mainstream school.

All staff are offered Continued Professional Development opportunities to suit their needs.

For job description, personnel specification and an application form please visit the service`s website:

To apply for this position please e-mail your application form to Rkelly

To arrange a visit to the centre email the Head Teacher rkelly

Due to the high volume of applications we receive if you have not heard from us within 2 working days from the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

The staff and management committee of Albright Education Centre are committed to protecting and safeguarding all their pupils to ensure, as far as possible, that they are free from harm. As part of the safeguarding process, the successful candidate must have full enhanced DBS clearance to work in the school and will not be able to take up their appointment until cleared by Sandwell MBC.

A copy of the school’s Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Sandwell Home and Hospital Tuition Service welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

The staff and management committee of Albright Education Centre are committed to protecting and safeguarding all their pupils to ensure, as far as possible, that they are free from harm.

As part of the safeguarding process, the successful candidate must have full enhanced DBS clearance to work in the school and will not be able to take up their appointment until cleared.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

A copy of the school’s Child Protection Policy is available on the school website.

Albright Education Centre welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Hours:

(Full-Time - 37 hours)

Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm

Salary:

Grade D, SCP 9-17 (£27,254-£31,022 p.a.) Actual Salary £24,318-£28,397 p.a.

Location:

South Tipton Campus Site, Alexandra Road, Tipton, West Midlands DY4 7NR

Closing Date:

Friday 10th April 2026 @ 12 Noon

Shortlisting will be:
Monday 13th April 2026

Interviews will be held on Friday 17th April 2026

Start Date:

From 1st June 2026, or as soon as possible