Are you a highly organised and motivated administrator eager to make a difference in education? We are currently recruiting for a School Administrator to join a friendly and fast-paced school in Whitley Bay on an ongoing temporary basis.
In this varied role, you'll provide vital administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school, acting as a key point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors while delivering a professional and welcoming experience.
Position Details
Job Title: School Administrator
Location: Whitley Bay
Contract Type: Temporary Ongoing, term time only.
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities available. Part-time: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Full-time: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Term Time Only
An Enhanced DBS certificate is essential for this role and must either be current on the DBS Update Service or candidates must be willing to undergo a new Enhanced DBS check prior to commencement.
Key Responsibilities
As a School Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school. Acting as a key point of contact for staff, students, parents, and visitors, you'll deliver efficient administrative support within a busy and welcoming educational environment.
Your duties will include:
Providing a professional and friendly reception service, welcoming visitors and managing sign-in procedures.
Handling incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries, ensuring they are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
Supporting the wider school team with a range of administrative tasks and office duties.
Maintaining accurate pupil, staff, and school records using internal systems and databases.
Utilising Arbor confidently to update information, manage records, and support school administration processes.
Assisting with correspondence, filing, data entry, and document preparation.
Coordinating a variety of administrative activities while effectively prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines.
Ensuring confidentiality is maintained when handling sensitive information.
Delivering a high standard of customer service to students, parents, staff, and external stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
Previous experience using Arbor is essential
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.
A current Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is highly desirable.Why Join Us?
Weekly pay throughout your temporary assignment.
28 days annual leave accrued (inclusive of bank holidays).
Pension scheme with employer contributions.
Access to eye-care vouchers and high street discount schemes.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
Friendly and supportive working environment.If you are eager to support a busy school environment and have the skills and experience, we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.
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Salary description
£14.00 - £14.00 per hour