School Admin Assistant - Front Desk (Part-Time, Term Time)

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Acre Rigg Infant School is seeking an admin assistant to join our busy school office and work alongside the Office Manager. The role is permanent, part-time (25 hours per week) during term time, with start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will provide front-of-house service, manage calls, monitor absences, place orders and process invoices using FMS, while maintaining high professional standards for pupils and visitors. DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Can work effectively and responsibly as part of the school admin team, prioritising tasks as necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.
• Can provide a friendly and efficient front of house service including welcoming parents and visitors and ensuring the compliance of school security arrangements.
• Can effectively carry out school administrative tasks including answering phone calls, monitoring and reporting school absences, using FMS, placing orders and paying invoices.
• Can attend any training courses relevant to the post, ensuring continuing personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Answering phone calls and handling enquiries.
• Monitoring and reporting school absences.
• Using FMS for orders and invoice payments.
• Providing a friendly front-of-house service to parents and visitors.
• Attending training to develop in the role.

Skills

Front of house

Customer service

Telephone handling

FMS experience

Office administration

Tools

FMS

Job description

Acre Rigg Infant School is seeking an admin assistant to join our busy school office and work alongside the Office Manager. The role is permanent, part-time (25 hours per week) during term time, with start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will provide front-of-house service, manage calls, monitor absences, place orders and process invoices using FMS, while maintaining high professional standards for pupils and visitors. DBS check will be required.