Administration Assistant

Durham County Council; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Peterlee seeks an organised and hardworking Administration Assistant to provide vital administrative support for the school office. The ideal candidate should be flexible, efficient, and have experience in administrative duties. This part-time role, adhering to term-time hours, involves supporting staff and parents with information and collaborating closely with school leaders. The application deadline is 6th November 2025, with interviews anticipated on 14th November 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative duties is essential.
• Familiarity with Durham LA policies and procedures is preferred.
• Prepared to assist with First Aid across the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the school office.
• Keep staff and parents updated with information.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher and senior leaders.

Skills

Well organised and efficient

Ability to converse accurately in spoken English

Flexibility and teamwork

Job description

Administration Assistant

Grade 3 £25,185 - £25,989 pro rata

22.5 hours term time only, Monday – Friday 8.30am – 1pm - Permanent

Required as soon as possible

Overview

The Governing Body and Headteacher are seeking to appoint an Admin Assistant who is organised, hardworking and a great first contact for people visiting and contacting our school. The post holder will work with the Office Manager assisting in the provision of an effective secretarial, administrative and clerical support service to facilitate the day‑to‑day running of the school office, including the finance and budget control system.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support, keep staff and parents updated, assist with First Aid, collaborate with the Headteacher and senior leaders, and support the finance and budget control system.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in administrative duties
• Ability to keep staff and parents up to date with information and support parents and other stakeholders with enquiries
• Familiar with Durham LA policies and procedures
• Prepared to work collaboratively with the Headteacher and senior leaders
• Prepared to assist with First Aid across the school

Required Skills

• Well organised and efficient with a friendly disposition; able to handle challenging situations while balancing day‑to‑day work
• Flexible and eager to work as part of a team and contribute to the smooth running of the school
• Ability to converse at ease with customers and provide accurate spoken English

Additional Information

Closing date: 6th November 2025 at 12 noon. Interview date: anticipated to be 14th November 2025.

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 making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Contact

Cotsford Primary
Third Street,
Horden,
Peterlee,
SR8 4EH

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.cotsfordprimary.durham.sch.uk