Senior School Administration Lead

Education Authority; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority is seeking a Senior Clerical Officer in Derry/Londonderry to provide high-quality administrative support to the Principal, staff and Board of Governors. The role manages a small team, handles purchasing, finance, and diary management, and coordinates office systems.

The post is full-time (36 hours/week) and year-round, with duties including reception, word processing, and secretarial tasks to ensure smooth school operation.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs (A*-C) including English and Maths or equivalent.
• Three years' experience in an administrative/clerical role in a busy office.
• Demonstrable experience of purchasing and supplies administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin, clerical and secretarial support to the Principal and Board of Governors.
• Allocate, monitor and supervise support staff; provide on-the-job training.
• Develop and operate information systems for pupils, staff and budgets.
• Manage purchasing, stock control and supplies; oversee banking records and cash handling.
• Operate switchboard, reception, typing, filing and diary management; draft correspondence.

Skills

Planning & organisational skills

Customer focus

People management & team skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

C2K SIMS

Job description

Education Authority is seeking a Senior Clerical Officer in Derry/Londonderry to provide high-quality administrative support to the Principal, staff and Board of Governors. The role manages a small team, handles purchasing, finance, and diary management, and coordinates office systems.

The post is full-time (36 hours/week) and year-round, with duties including reception, word processing, and secretarial tasks to ensure smooth school operation.