Administration Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading council is seeking an enthusiastic Administration Assistant for Cockton Hill Junior School. This full-time, term-time only position involves managing the reception area and supporting the school community. Ideal candidates will have experience in a school office and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement based on service

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school office environment is an advantage.
• Willingness to participate in full training for the role.
• Ability to converse at ease with customers in accurate spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the reception area.
• Complete tasks and duties detailed in the job description.
• Provide advice and assistance to customers.

Skills

Friendly

Flexible

Communication

Job description

Administration Assistant
Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata
Full Time, Term Time Only
Temporary – required from 1st September 2025 until 31st July 2026 (or until the return of the substantive post holder)

The Governors and Head Teacher wish to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking school administrator who will be responsible for the day to day running of the reception area of the school and for completing the tasks and duties detailed in the job description.

You will be a key member of our team and you will need to be friendly, flexible and be willing to make a difference to the lives of our children and their families.

Previous experience in a school office environment would be an advantage and a willingness to take part in full training for the role.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Intended Shortlisting: Only applicants who are successful at shortlisting will be contacted.

Closing date: Friday 13th June 2025 at 11am.
Intended Interview Date: Friday 20th June 2025.

Please download the application pack from the online advert. Applications to be submitted via email only.

Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following:
• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus
• Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)
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. For example:

Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:
38 weeks (term time) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, 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.

Cockton Hill Junior School
McIntrye Terrace,
Bishop Auckland,
County Durham,
DL14 6HW

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.cocktonhill-jun.durham.sch.uk/

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