Senior School Admin & Office Lead

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Coleraine; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Senior Clerical Officer to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the school Principal and Governors. The role involves managing office processes, information systems, and diary commitments within a busy school environment.

The post requires strong organisational skills, experience in staff supervision, and ability to handle purchasing, finance, and liaison with external agencies.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (A*-C) including English Language and Mathematics, or 3 years’ experience in an administrative/clerical role.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, clerical and secretarial support to the Principal, school staff and Board of Governors.
• Develop and operate manual or computerised information systems for pupils, staff, budgets, meals, maintenance, examinations, care, recruitment and transport.
• Complete and submit returns/records as required; contact personnel to receive and provide information.

Skills

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

C2K SIMS

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Senior Clerical Officer to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the school Principal and Governors. The role involves managing office processes, information systems, and diary commitments within a busy school environment.

The post requires strong organisational skills, experience in staff supervision, and ability to handle purchasing, finance, and liaison with external agencies.