School Admin Assistant – Term Time, Part-Time

New Start; North East; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Acre Rigg Infant School in Peterlee, Durham is seeking an Administration Assistant to join the busy school office. The role supports the Office Manager with front of house duties, admin tasks, and managing communications with parents and visitors.

The successful candidate will prioritise tasks, present a professional image to pupils, and engage with training to develop professionally within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of school admin team and prioritise tasks.
• Present oneself as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.
• Provide friendly front of house service welcoming parents/visitors and ensure school security compliance.
• Carry out admin tasks including answering phone calls, monitoring and reporting absences, using FMS, placing orders and paying invoices.
• Attend training courses relevant to the post and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Office Manager in a busy school office.
• Answer phone calls and manage communications with parents and visitors.
• Monitor student absences and report them as required.
• Place orders and process invoices using the school's financial management system.
• Attend relevant training to support ongoing professional development.

Skills

Front of house

Customer service

Phone handling

Invoicing

Tools

FMS

Job description

Acre Rigg Infant School in Peterlee, Durham is seeking an Administration Assistant to join the busy school office. The role supports the Office Manager with front of house duties, admin tasks, and managing communications with parents and visitors.

The successful candidate will prioritise tasks, present a professional image to pupils, and engage with training to develop professionally within a supportive school environment.