School Admin & Front-of-House Assistant (Term-Time)

Durham County Council; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Happy children

Motivated staff

Governing Body support

Active role in school vision

Job summary

Acre Rigg Infant School in Peterlee is seeking an admin assistant to work 25 hours per week, term-time only, with a permanent contract and start as soon as possible. The role works alongside the Office Manager in a busy school office.

You will provide friendly front of house service, answer phones, monitor absences, use FMS, place orders and pay invoices, and attend training to support personal and professional development. Closing date 28 September 2026, interviews 2 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of the admin team and prioritise tasks
• Professional appearance and conduct with pupils
• Friendly front of house service welcoming parents and visitors; ensuring school security
• Carry out school administrative tasks: answer phones, monitor and report absences, use FMS, place orders and pay invoices
• Attend training courses for personal and professional development

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and manage school office communications
• Monitor and report student absences
• Use FMS to process orders and invoices
• Greet parents and visitors and maintain school security procedures
• Support Office Manager with general administrative duties

Skills

Front of house

Phone handling

Organisational skills

Team player

Tools

FMS

Job description

Acre Rigg Infant School in Peterlee is seeking an admin assistant to work 25 hours per week, term-time only, with a permanent contract and start as soon as possible. The role works alongside the Office Manager in a busy school office.

You will provide friendly front of house service, answer phones, monitor absences, use FMS, place orders and pay invoices, and attend training to support personal and professional development. Closing date 28 September 2026, interviews 2 October 2026.