Temporary School Administrator - North Tyneside

Office Angels; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

28 days annual leave (incl. bank hols)

Pension scheme

Eye-care vouchers

Job summary

Office Angels is hiring a Temporary Ongoing School Administrator in North Tyneside. This fast-paced role involves welcoming visitors, handling calls, data entry and general admin duties to support day-to-day school operations.

DBS checks are required; a current Update Service DBS is advantageous. You will be the first point of contact for students, staff, parents and visitors, ensuring a professional, friendly, and smooth running of the school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A professional, flexible, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Front of House: Greeting visitors, parents, and staff in a professional and friendly manner.
• Telephone Support: Managing incoming calls, responding to enquiries, and directing calls to the appropriate departments.
• Administrative Support: Providing general administrative assistance, including data entry, document preparation, and correspondence.
• Record Management: Maintaining accurate records and updating internal databases and systems.
• Reception Duties: Ensuring reception areas remain organised, welcoming, and efficiently managed.
• General Support: Assisting with additional administrative tasks as required to support the wider school team.

Skills

Administration experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Are you an organised and personable administrator looking for your next opportunity? Our client is seeking a Temporary Ongoing School Administrator to join their friendly team in North Tyneside

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a fast-paced school environment, providing administrative support and delivering a professional and welcoming experience for students, staff, parents, and visitors.

DBS and stringent compliance checks will be conducted before the role begins. If you already hold a DBS check on the current Update Service, that's a plus!

Position Details:

• Job Title: School Administrator
• Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay Rate: 14.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Contract Type: Temporary Ongoing
• Location: North Tyneside

Key Responsibilities:

As the School Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and students. Working in a busy and fast-paced environment, you will provide essential administrative support to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Your duties will include:

• Front of House: Greeting visitors, parents, and staff in a professional and friendly manner.
• Telephone Support: Managing incoming calls, responding to enquiries, and directing calls to the appropriate departments.
• Administrative Support: Providing general administrative assistance, including data entry, document preparation, and correspondence.
• Record Management: Maintaining accurate records and updating internal databases and systems.
• Reception Duties: Ensuring reception areas remain organised, welcoming, and efficiently managed.
• General Support: Assisting with additional administrative tasks as required to support the wider school team.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A professional, flexible, and proactive approach.
• 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 atmosphere.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact within a school setting and have the skills and experience, we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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