Experienced School Administrator

Job Title : Experienced School Administrator

Location : Ashington, Northumberland

Agency : Protocol Education

Start Date : ASAP

Contract Type : Full-time, Ongoing (Term Time Only)

Pay : £90 – £120 per day (PAYE, depending on experience)

Are you an experienced administrator looking to bring your skills into a supportive school environment?

Protocol Education is currently working with a welcoming school in Ashington who are seeking a reliable and professional School Administrator to join their busy front office team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in administration who is confident working in a fast-paced school setting.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys being the go-to person in the office, and can confidently manage a variety of administrative duties with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities :

Acting as a first point of contact for parents, staff, and visitors

Handling incoming calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries

Maintaining attendance and admissions records

Supporting safeguarding procedures with accurate record-keeping

Using school management systems such as SIMS or Arbor (training can be provided)

General admin tasks including photocopying, filing, data entry, and drafting letters

Providing administrative support to the senior leadership team and wider school community

Requirements :

Proven experience in an administrative role is essential

School-based admin experience is highly desirable

Confident IT skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

A calm, friendly, and professional approach

Why Join This School?

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Well-organised and collaborative admin team

Opportunity for long-term or permanent placement

Term-time only – ideal for work / life balance

Why Register with Protocol Education?

Competitive daily pay : £90 – £120 per day (PAYE – no umbrella)

Weekly pay and flexible work opportunities

FREE CPD and training to boost your skills

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

If you’re a strong administrator looking to make a positive impact in a school setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now - join our team!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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