Admin Assistant

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Admin Assistant for Langley Moor Primary School. The role includes supporting the school’s administrative team and working closely with pupils and families. Applicants should have experience in ICT systems, excellent communication skills, and a caring attitude towards children's development. This position is full-time and term-time only, offering a salary of £24,796 - £25,185 pro rata.

Benefits

27-32 days annual leave

Support for disabled applicants

Enhanced DBS disclosure for safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience working within a school’s administrative team is essential.
• Proficiency in Office 365, Arbor, and Oracle is necessary.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize administrative tasks within the school.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Support pupils and families with pastoral concerns.

Skills

Experience in school administration

ICT systems (Office 365, Arbor, Oracle)

Organizational skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Support for pupils and families

Ability to work to deadlines

Kind and caring disposition

Job description

Overview

Admin Assistant
Grade 2 £24,796 - £25,185 pro rata
Full Time, Term Time Only
Permanent
Required from 3rd November 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Langley Moor Primary School (part of Langley Moor Schools Primary Federation) is a friendly and caring school. The successful candidate will become part of a committed and successful team who have high expectations and demonstrate a caring attitude towards our children’s pastoral and academic development. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, skilled and caring Admin Assistant.

Responsibilities and qualifications

• Be experienced in working within a school’s administrative team.
• Have experience of ICT systems (Office 365, Arbor, Oracle).
• Be able to organise and prioritise tasks.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be able to relate to a broad variety of people.
• Have experience of supporting pupils and families with pastoral concerns.
• Be able to work to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Be kind, caring and welcoming.

Additional information

Full details of the post are included in the job description. Application forms should be returned to: [e-mail]. Closing date: 10th October 2025 at 12noon. Interview date: week beginning 13th October 2025.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions, making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Pay and leave (term-time)

Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of: 38 weeks (term time) + 1.6 weeks (public holidays) + 5.4–6.4 weeks (annual leave). Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave.

Examples:

1. Less than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.
2. More than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

Contact and location

Langley Moor Primary School
Brandon Lane,
Langley Moor,
Durham,
DH7 8LL

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.langleymoorprimary.co.uk

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