Temporary School Administrator - Sunderland

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

28 days annual leave (including bank)

Pension scheme

Eye-care vouchers

High-street discount schemes

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Office Angels in Sunderland is seeking a Temporary School Administrator to join a busy, welcoming team. The role starts ASAP and focuses on efficient administrative support within a school environment, acting as the first point of contact for visitors and staff and ensuring smooth daily operations.

You will handle front of house duties, telephone queries, records management, and ICT tasks using Word, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient IT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Professional, adaptable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Front of House: Greeting parents, staff and visitors in a professional manner.
• Telephone Management: Handling calls, enquiries and directing to departments.
• Administrative Support: Providing vital support across school offices.
• Record Maintenance: Keeping accurate records in internal systems/databases.
• Reception Duties: Managing reception and visitor experience.
• Organisation & Prioritisation: Handling varied workload with accuracy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Temporary School Administrator - Sunderland

Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking to make a positive impact within the education sector? Our client is seeking a Temporary Ongoing School Administrator to join their busy and welcoming team in Sunderland

Position Details

Job Title: School Administrator

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: £13-£14 per hour, depending on experience

Contract Type: Temporary Ongoing

Location: Sunderland. Free onsite parking

Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

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.

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 running of the school.

• 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 atmosphere

If 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.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

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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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