Term-Time School Admin Officer - Calm & Welcoming

Durham County Council; Wingate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingate Nursery School is seeking an exceptionally organised and friendly Admin Officer to join our office team. You will be the first point of contact for families and visitors, helping to keep the school running smoothly and efficiently.

The role requires excellent communication, confidentiality, and IT skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work well within a team. The post is term-time with two additional weeks’ pay during the summer holidays.

Qualifications

• Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident, friendly and approachable with children, families, colleagues and visitors.
• Attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Confident using IT and school administration systems.
• Able to work independently and use own initiative.
• Remain calm and positive when busy.
• Understand confidentiality and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support Headteacher and staff to ensure smooth daily operation.
• Be the first point of contact for families, visitors and professionals.
• Manage front office tasks and admin duties to keep the school running efficiently.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Contribute to a welcoming school culture and team effort.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

IT literacy

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Team player

Reliability & flexibility

Tools

School admin software

IT systems experience

Job description

Wingate Nursery School is seeking an exceptionally organised and friendly Admin Officer to join our office team. You will be the first point of contact for families and visitors, helping to keep the school running smoothly and efficiently.

The role requires excellent communication, confidentiality, and IT skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work well within a team. The post is term-time with two additional weeks’ pay during the summer holidays.