School Administrator - Temporary Ongoing - Whitley Bay

Office Angels; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Eye-care vouchers

Training and professional development

Friendly and supportive environment

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a highly organised School Administrator for a temporary ongoing role in Whitley Bay. You will provide essential front-of-house and administrative support to pupils, parents and staff, using Arbor to manage records and communicate efficiently.

Flexible hours are available, with part-time and full-time options; DBS checks are required. This role offers weekly pay, holiday accrual and a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Arbor experience is essential.
• Experience in administration, ideally in a school or education setting.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A professional, flexible and positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception duties and handle sign-in procedures.
• Answer calls, emails and general enquiries promptly.
• Support the wider school team with administrative tasks.
• Maintain pupil, staff and school records using internal systems.
• Utilise Arbor to update information and manage records.
• Prepare documents and assist with correspondence and filing.
• Prioritise workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.
• Deliver high-standard customer service to students, parents, staff and stakeholders.

Tools

Arbor

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

School Administrator - Temporary Ongoing - Whitley Bay

Are you a highly organised and motivated administrator eager to make a difference in education? We are currently recruiting for a School Administrator to join a friendly and fast-paced school in Whitley Bay on an ongoing temporary basis.

In this varied role, you'll provide vital administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school, acting as a key point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors while delivering a professional and welcoming experience.

Position Details

• Job Title: School Administrator
• Location: Whitley Bay
• Contract Type: Temporary Ongoing, term time only.
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities available.

Part‑time: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Full‑time: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Term Time Only

An Enhanced DBS certificate is essential for this role and must either be current on the DBS Update Service or candidates must be willing to undergo a new Enhanced DBS check prior to commencement.

Key Responsibilities

As a School Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school. Acting as a key point of contact for staff, students, parents, and visitors, you'll deliver efficient administrative support within a busy and welcoming educational environment.

Your duties will include:

Providing a professional and friendly reception service, welcoming visitors and managing sign‑in procedures.

Handling incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries, ensuring they are dealt with promptly and efficiently.

Supporting the wider school team with a range of administrative tasks and office duties.

Maintaining accurate pupil, staff, and school records using internal systems and databases.

Utilising Arbor confidently to update information, manage records, and support school administration processes.

Assisting with correspondence, filing, data entry, and document preparation.

Coordinating a variety of administrative activities while effectively prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines.

Ensuring confidentiality is maintained when handling sensitive information.

Delivering a high standard of customer service to students, parents, staff, and external stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience using Arbor is essential
• 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.
• A current Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Weekly pay throughout your temporary assignment.
• 28 days annual leave accrued (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Access to eye‑care vouchers and high street discount schemes.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

If you are eager to support a busy school environment and have the skills and experience, we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.