Office Administrator

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

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking an Office Administrator for Howletch Lane Primary School in Peterlee. The position is permanent and full-time, supporting day-to-day office operations and ensuring effective communication within the school community. Candidates must possess strong organisational and communication skills, with prior experience in school office systems being vital. This role offers a supportive environment and the opportunity to contribute positively to the school’s mission.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of school office systems is essential.
• Friendly, professional approach required.
• Ability to converse at ease in accurate spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations and support staff.
• Reception duties, phone calls, and visitor management.
• Maintain student records and assist with school events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Knowledge of school management systems

Job description

Office administrator

Grade 3, £25,185 – £25,989 pro rata

Permanent, full time, term time only plus 2 weeks

Required to start as soon as possible

Howletch Lane Primary School is a large primary located in Peterlee in the East of County Durham.

We are seeking an organised and personable school administrator to join our team. You will be the welcoming face of our school, managing day to day office operations, supporting staff and students.

Key responsibilities

• Reception duties, phone calls and visitor management.
• Maintain student records and school databases.
• Support with admissions, attendance and correspondence along with all aspects of a busy school office.
• Assist with school events, scheduling and general administrative tasks.
• Assist senior administrator

What we’re looking for

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Previous experience of school office systems is essential.
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• A friendly, professional approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of school management systems

In return, the school can offer you wonderful children with a desire to learn, a supportive staff team, parents and governors and the opportunity to help shape the future of Howletch Lane Primary School.

Visits to the school are encouraged and available Wednesday – Friday’s. Please contact the school office to arrange.

Closing date Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 9:00am

Shortlisting and Interview: TBC

Starting date: ASAP subject to references and DBS check

Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. 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.

This post is not open to job share.

Term time only plus two additional weeks’ 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
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; 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:

40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service:

40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 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.

Howletch Lane Primary School

Pennine Drive

Peterlee

SR8 2NQ

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.howletchlane.co.uk

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