Queen Mary’s High School, Walsall Permanent, Term-Time Only (32.5 hours per week) NJC Pay Scale, Grade 4 (SCP 6-11) | Actual Salary: £19,635 - £21,262 About the Role Queen Mary’s High School is seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and flexible individual to join our vibrant and diverse school community as an Admin Support with Cover Supervision. This is a rewarding opportunity to support both students and staff in a successful, oversubscribed selective girls’ grammar school. You will provide curriculum cover supervision for classes or groups of pupils whose usual teacher is absent, facilitating lessons at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. When not providing cover, you will offer clerical and administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and Subject Leaders. Key Responsibilities Supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring a positive and conducive learning environment. Liaise with staff regarding cover work, reporting on progress and behaviour. Support student learning and uphold the school’s ethos and high expectations. Provide administrative support, including managing financial assistance and bursaries systems. Assist with school events, reception cover, and act as a first aider. Accompany pupils on trips and educational activities as required. About You Essential: Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE (or equivalent). Good computer and administrative skills, with experience in MS Office, Word, and Excel. Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Commitment to the values and ethos of Queen Mary’s High School, including safeguarding and equality. Desirable: Experience in a school or educational setting. Experience in school administration. Full training will be provided, and we welcome applications from candidates at all levels of experience. Our Offer A supportive and committed staff team. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Access to a comprehensive health plan, employee assistance programme, and cycle to work scheme. A dynamic and forward-thinking working environment. Key Information Hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4pm (term time only, including INSET days) Salary: Actual £19,635 - £21,262 (FTE £25,989 - £28,142) Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025 Interview Date: Friday 28th November 2025 How to Apply Please complete and submit the Mercian Trust online application form, along with a supporting statement outlining how your experience and expertise match the requirements of the role. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school at 01922 721013 or email qmarys@qmhs.merciantrust.org.uk The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.