School Admin Officer (Full Time)

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Job summary

Durham County Council invites applications for a School Admin Officer at Wingate Nursery School. The role is full-time, term-time plus two weeks, 8am-4pm, with a pro rata salary of £26,403–£28,598. You will be the first point of contact for families and visitors, manage a busy office, handle confidential information, and support safeguarding.

The school values warmth, organisation and teamwork. Closing: 25 September 2026; Interview: 1 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with families and staff.
• Confident, approachable manner with children, families and visitors.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in accurate administration.
• Proficient IT skills and experience with school administration systems.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Calm, positive approach during busy periods.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.
• Reliable, flexible and willing to support school life.
• Enjoys teamwork and contributes to a positive school culture.
• Belief that every child matters and every family is valued.

Skills

Exceptional organisation

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Independent working

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Reliability & flexibility

Team player

Values every child & family

Job description

Jobs

School Admin Officer

Salary

£26,403 - £28,598 pro rata (pay award pending)

Expires

25/09/2026

Location

Wingate, Durham

Job Type

Full Time

Required to work term time only plus 2 weeks during summer holidays. 8am-4pm.

Wingate Nursery School is looking for an exceptionally organised, warm, friendly and enthusiastic School Admin Officer to join our office team.

We are a unique and ambitious nursery school, committed to giving our youngest children the very best start in life. Our children learn across a range of environments, including our main school site, cottage and allotment sites and we place strong relationships with children, families and our community at the heart of everything we do.

This is much more than an office role.

Our Admin Officer is a vital part of the school community and is often the first person the families, visitors and professionals meet or speak to.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is exceptionally organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is confident, friendly and approachable with children, families, colleagues and visitors
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in their work
• Is confident using IT and school administration systems
• Can work independently and use their own initiative
• Can remain calm and positive when things get busy
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
• Is reliable, flexible and willing to support the wider life of the school
• Enjoys being part of a team and contributes positively to our school culture
• Shares our belief that every child matters and every family should feel valued and welcomed

Previous experience of working in a school or education setting would be advantageous, but we are more interested in finding the right person — someone with the skills, attitude, warmth and commitment to become an important part of our team.

Why join Wingate Nursery School?

You will be joining a school with a strong sense of purpose, where staff are valued and where we are passionate about providing an exceptional experience for our children and families.

This is an opportunity to become part of a creative, forward-thinking and ambitious team and play an important role in a school that is proud of what it achieves.

Closing date: Friday 25 September 2026
Interview date: Thursday 1 October 2026

Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks;
• Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days);
• Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks;
• 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.

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.

Wingate Community Nursery School
Partridge Terrace
Wingate
TS28 5BD

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.wingatecommunitynurseryschool.com/

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £26,403 - £28,598 pro rata (pay award pending)

Location: Wingate, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Officer