Part-Time School Administrator - South Shields - Temp

Office Angels; North East; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Eye-care vouchers

Training & development

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Office Angels in South Shields is seeking a Part-Time School Administrator on a temporary ongoing basis. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and staff, providing essential admin support in a busy school setting.

Role hours are 9:00am–1:00pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only. An Enhanced DBS (Update Service) is highly desirable and weekly pay, leave accrual and pension benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A professional, flexible, and positive approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A current Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greeting parents, staff, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Handling incoming telephone calls, responding to enquiries, and directing calls appropriately.
• Providing administrative support across various departments within the school.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records using internal systems and databases.
• Managing reception duties and ensuring a positive experience for all visitors.
• Organising and prioritising a varied workload while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Part-Time School Administrator - Temporary Ongoing - South Shields

Are you an organised and proactive Administrator looking to make a positive impact within the education sector? Our client is seeking a Part-Time School Administrator to join their busy and welcoming team in South Shields on a temporary ongoing basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy school environment while providing a professional and friendly service to students, parents, staff, and visitors.

Position Details

• Job Title: School Administrator
• Location: South Tyneside
• Contract Type: Temporary Ongoing
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay Rate: 14.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• Working Pattern: Part-Time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm (Term Time Only)

An Enhanced DBS certificate is essential for this role and must either be current on the DBS Update Service or candidates must be willing to undergo a new Enhanced DBS check prior to commencement.

Key Responsibilities

As the School Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and students. Working in a busy and fast-paced environment, you will provide essential administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the school.

Responsibilities include:

• Greeting parents, staff, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Handling incoming telephone calls, responding to enquiries, and directing calls appropriately.
• Providing administrative support across various departments within the school.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records using internal systems and databases.
• Managing reception duties and ensuring a positive experience for all visitors.
• Organising and prioritising a varied workload while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What We're Looking For

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A professional, flexible, and positive approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A current Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Weekly pay throughout your temporary assignment.
• 28 days annual leave accrued (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Access to eye-care vouchers and high street discount schemes.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

If you are eager to support a busy school environment and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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