Pens Meadow School Pens Meadow currently provides quality education for 110 pupils aged 4 to 19 with complex learning needs including medical conditions and autism. Our staff team are committed to improvement, and we believe in high standards, team work and seeking the very best for every child in our care. The school was very pleased with the outcome of our most recent OfSTED inspection in May 2025. Administrative/Clerical Assistant (Level 4) Hours: 37 hours per week (8:00am to 4:00pm) - 39 Weeks per Year (Term Time Only) Salary: Grade 5 Scale Points 7 - 11 Actual Salary - £22,791.66 to £24,842.22 Location: Pens Meadow School, Tiled House Lane, Pensnett DY5 4LN We are looking for a suitably qualified Administrative Assistant (Level 4) with school and some financial experience to join our highly successful and dedicated Admin Team. If you think you have what it takes to support our staff and young people within the busy office environment of our school, and are very much a team player, we will welcome your application. Closing Date: Sunday 18th January 2026 Interviews: Thursday 29th January 2026 Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment, therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview. N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/ LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Job Description and Person Specification