School Administrator - Temporary Ongoing - Whitley Bay

School Administrator - Temporary Ongoing - Whitley Bay

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

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

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

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