Admin Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is recruiting an Administrative Assistant for a primary school in Nottingham starting September 2025. The role involves supporting the front desk, managing admin systems, and ensuring a smooth-running school environment. This position offers a welcoming atmosphere, term-time only hours, and the opportunity for permanent placement.

Benefits

Support from the Teaching Personnel team

Real work-life balance – term time only

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Someone friendly, professional, and unflappable.
• Takes pride in doing things properly and keeping information confidential.
• Willingness to learn the ropes.

Responsibilities

• Running a busy front desk – greeting parents, visitors, and staff.
• Managing emails, calls, pupil attendance, and admin systems.
• Supporting the wider team with anything from letters home to data entry.

Skills

Solid admin skills

IT skills

Transferable admin skills

Job description

Do you love the idea of being the friendly face that keeps a busy school running smoothly behind the scenes? I’m recruiting on behalf of a fantastic primary school in the NG7 area of Nottingham who are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join their team in September 2025.

• Running a busy front desk – greeting parents, visitors and staff with a smile.

• Managing emails, calls, pupil attendance and admin systems.

• Keeping things calm, organised and on track – even when it’s a bit hectic.

• Supporting the wider team with anything from letters home to data entry.

• Someone friendly, professional and unflappable – the kind of person people naturally turn to when they need help.

• Solid admin and IT skills – confident with emails, systems and spreadsheets.

• Someone who takes pride in doing things properly and keeping information confidential.

• You don’t need school experience – just transferable admin skills and a willingness to learn the ropes!

• A warm, welcoming school environment where your role truly matters.

• A team that supports one another and values everyone’s input.

• Real work-life balance – you’ll only work term time.

• Ongoing support from me and the Teaching Personnel team – we’ll guide you through every step of the process.

If this sounds like the right move for you, get in touch today to find out more or apply. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being busy, staying organised, and playing a key role in a school’s day-to-day life.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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