School Administrator - Temporary Ongoing - South Tyneside

Office Angels; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Annual leave 28 days

Pension scheme

Eye-care vouchers

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a proactive School Administrator for a Temporary Ongoing role in South Tyneside. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and staff, delivering essential admin support in a busy school setting. DBS checks will be completed prior to starting, with candidates encouraged if DBS is on Update Service.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only, starting September 2026. Weekly pay, 28 days leave (incl.

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.
• Professional, flexible, and positive approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Front of House: Greeting parents, staff, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Telephone Management: Handling incoming calls, responding to enquiries, and directing calls to the appropriate departments.
• Administrative Support: Providing vital administrative assistance across various departments within the school.
• Record Maintenance: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records using internal systems and databases.
• Reception Duties: Managing reception duties and ensuring a positive experience for all visitors.
• Organisation & Prioritisation: Managing a varied workload while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

School Administrator - Temporary Ongoing - South Tyneside

Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking to make a positive impact within the education sector? Our client is seeking a Temporary Ongoing School Administrator to join their busy and welcoming team in South Tyneside.

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

Start Date: September 2026

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour, depending on experience

Contract Type: Temporary Ongoing

Location: South Tyneside

Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

A DBS check and stringent compliance checks will be completed prior to the role commencing. Candidates with a current DBS registered on the Update Service are encouraged to apply.

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Front of House: Greeting parents, staff, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Telephone Management: Handling incoming calls, responding to enquiries, and directing calls to the appropriate departments.
• Administrative Support: Providing vital administrative assistance across various departments within the school.
• Record Maintenance: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records using internal systems and databases.
• Reception Duties: Managing reception duties and ensuring a positive experience for all visitors.
• Organisation & Prioritisation: Managing 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.

Why Join Us?

• Weekly Pay: Enjoy weekly pay throughout your temporary contract.
• Annual Leave: Accrue 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Benefit from a pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Additional Perks: Access to eye-care vouchers and high-street discount schemes.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and professional growth.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and friendly atmosphere

Office Angels is 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 any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.