Dynamic School Administration & Coordination Officer

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands in County Durham seeks a Temporary full-time School Administrative Assistant to provide clerical and admin support to ensure smooth school operations. Responsibilities include reception, attendance tracking, finance tasks, liaising with staff and parents, and using Arbor and FMS systems.

The role supports safeguarding and travels for meetings; term-time only pay applies, with DBS check and commitment to welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in school reception/administration preferred.
• Proficiency with Arbor and FMS systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle enquiries.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking reception duties, welcoming visitors to the school, answering telephone calls and dealing with face-to-face enquiries.
• Ensuring signing in/out procedures for visitors, staff and pupils are adhered to.
• Providing general clerical administrative support to teachers and the school leadership team.
• Operating Arbor, FMS and relevant ICT packages; maintaining records in MIS.
• Taking notes at meetings and assisting with travel arrangements for staff and students.
• Monitoring and ordering stock and supplies; processing orders and handling post.

Tools

Arbor

FMS

Job description

The Woodlands in County Durham seeks a Temporary full-time School Administrative Assistant to provide clerical and admin support to ensure smooth school operations. Responsibilities include reception, attendance tracking, finance tasks, liaising with staff and parents, and using Arbor and FMS systems.

The role supports safeguarding and travels for meetings; term-time only pay applies, with DBS check and commitment to welfare.