School Operations Assistant - Conyers School & Sixth Form (SPARK Education Trust)

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Conyers School & Sixth Form in Yarm is seeking a dedicated School Operations Assistant to join the team. The role covers HR administration and general administrative support across the school, with a focus on accurate record-keeping and effective communication with students, parents, staff and external agencies.

The successful candidate will handle confidential information per GDPR, demonstrate strong organisational and ICT skills, and contribute to safeguarding and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in school/education HR administration.
• Strong ICT skills and ability to use school IT systems and databases.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support HR administration within school.
• Deliver efficient administrative and clerical support across the school.
• Maintain accurate records using school IT systems and databases.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/carers, staff and external agencies.
• Handle confidential information in accordance with GDPR and school policies.
• Demonstrate strong organisational, ICT and customer service skills.

Skills

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Customer service

Job description

School Operations Assistant

Location: Conyers School & Sixth Form (Yarm)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Actual Salary: £23,564 to £24,481 (Grade F, SCP 7 to 8, pending job evaluation)

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 days

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 12.00pm, Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews: w/c 9th November 2026

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and committed School Operations Assistant who will embrace an inclusive attitude to education, is looking for a new challenge and wants to be part of driving continued improvements in our school.

The successful candidate will:

• Support HR administration within school
• Deliver efficient administrative and clerical support across the school.
• Maintain accurate records using school IT systems and databases.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/carers, staff and external agencies.
• Handle confidential information in accordance with GDPR and school policies.
• Demonstrate strong organisational, ICT and customer service skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About Us

We are Spark Education Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools. The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.

What we have:

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
• Opportunities for career development

For further details on us as an organisation, please click here.

https://sparkeducationtrust.org.uk

For further information on the school, please click here.

https://conyers.org.uk

Safeguarding Notice

The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

Conyers School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding, for further information on the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please click here.

https://conyers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Conyers-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-2026-27-published.pdf

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have previously applied for the Administration Assistant role.