Temporary School Administrator - Durham - Immediate Start

Office Angels; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Annual leave 28 days

Pension scheme

Eye-care vouchers

High-street discounts

Training opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Temporary School Administrator in Sacriston, Durham, for an immediate start. You will provide essential administrative support, greet visitors, manage calls, and maintain records in a fast-paced school environment. Role is 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, 4 weeks with potential extension.

DBS checks are required; candidates with Update Service DBS are encouraged to apply. Weekly pay, 28 days leave, pension, and other perks accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, flexible and professional approach to work.
• Ability to work 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

Administrative support

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Temporary School Administrator | Durham | Immediate Start

Are you a highly organised individual with strong administrative skills and a passion for supporting education? Our client is looking for a Temporary Ongoing School Administrator to become part of their friendly and supportive team based in Sacriston, Durham.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school. Acting as a key point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors, you will deliver a professional, efficient, and welcoming service in a fast-paced school environment.

Position Details:

Job Title: School Administrator

Start Date: Immediate start

Pay Rate: £13.50 - £14 per hour, depending on experience

Contract Type: Temporary for 4 weeks, with potential of extension.

Location: Sacriston, Durham

Working Pattern: Full Time, 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

Term Time Only working pattern.

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.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are available immediately due to the urgent start date required.

Key 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.

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 atmosphereIf you are eager to play a key role in supporting a busy school environment and have the skills and experience, we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

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We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

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

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