Administrative Assistant

Prospero Teaching; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Primary School Admin Assistant in the North East of England. The successful candidate will support front-of-house administration, manage financial matters, and lead extracurricular activities. This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Headteacher and enhance the school's administration team. Strong communication and IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service, but can be processed).
• Experience of short, medium, and long-term planning.
• Previous admin experience or experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support front-of-house administration including answering phones and hospitality.
• Process payments linked to school dinners and other financial matters.
• Lead curriculum enrichment administration, such as organising school clubs.

Skills

Good maths and English skills

Excellent communication skills

Confidence in using IT applications

Ability to build strong relationships

Strong organisation and communication skills

Education

GCSE Grade C or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Primary School Admin Assistant

Prospero Teaching are seeking to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual to join a school Primary Schools admin team we are working with in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with the Headteacher and other office staff, leading key aspects of administration.

Start: November Start

Hours: 8:30 - 16:00

Contract: Full time until Christmas with option to extend

Pay: 90-100 per day

Key Attributes

• Good maths and English skills (GCSE Grade C or equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in using IT applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases and all other Microsoft systems)
• The ability to build strong relationships with team members, parents, and governors

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting front-of-house administration, including answering phones, hospitality, first aid, and correspondence
• Processing payments linked to school dinners, lettings, and other financial matters
• Leading curriculum enrichment administration, such as organising school clubs and trips
• Maintaining the school's social media presence and website

Eligibility / Qualifications

• An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you)
• Experience of short, medium and long-term planning
• Previous admin experience or experience working in a school setting
• Strong knowledge of Excel and the Microsoft packages
• Strong relationship-building skills with an ability to build rapport
• A positive and resilient attitude towards work
• Strong organisation and communication skills

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and full referencing prior to work.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Prospero

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies to Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency.

With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries.

We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.

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