Grindon Infant School - Office Administrator
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24,796 - £25,185 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 290303 |
Summary
Grindon Infant School
Gleneagles Road, Grindon, Sunderland SR4 9QN
Tel no: 0191 3401931
Email: grindon.infant@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
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Part Time (20 hours per week - Monday andndash; Friday -Term Time Only) Permanent:andnbsp; School Office Administrator
Pay Scale: Grade 1andnbsp;
Required for as soon as possible
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The Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible Administration Assistant to work within our busy School Office.
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We are looking for someone who:
will undertake reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in/out visitors
assist with pupil welfare duties, liaising with parents/staff etc.
assist in the financial admin process, processing orders/invoices
assisting with arrangements for visits by external agencies, suppliers; contractors; photographer, immunisations etc.
assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc.
maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems
produce lists/information/data, as required e.g. pupilsandrsquo; data, statutory returns
has experience of SIMS, 30 hour and two year old fundingandnbsp;
We can offer:
Fantastic children who deserve the very best opportunities
Supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and community
A friendly, highly supportive atmosphere to work inandnbsp;
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on Friday 16th January at 10:30am. Please confirm your attendance with the school.
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This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from Criminal Records Bureau.
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The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.andnbsp; As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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Grindon Infant School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
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Application packs are available upon request by emailing gillian.charlton@grindoninfantschool.uk . Completed applications should be returned to Grindon Infant School, Gleneagles Road, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 9QN or emailed to: gillian.charlton@grindoninfantschool.uk
Closing date: 21.01.26
Shortlisting: 22.01.26
Interview: 30.01.26
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Gleneagles Road, Grindon, Sunderland SR4 9QN
Tel no: 0191 3401931
Email: grindon.infant@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
andnbsp;
Part Time (20 hours per week - Monday andndash; Friday -Term Time Only) Permanent:andnbsp; School Office Administrator
Pay Scale: Grade 1andnbsp;
Required for as soon as possible
andnbsp;
The Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible Administration Assistant to work within our busy School Office.
andnbsp;
We are looking for someone who:
will undertake reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in/out visitors
assist with pupil welfare duties, liaising with parents/staff etc.
assist in the financial admin process, processing orders/invoices
assisting with arrangements for visits by external agencies, suppliers; contractors; photographer, immunisations etc.
assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc.
maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems
produce lists/information/data, as required e.g. pupilsandrsquo; data, statutory returns
has experience of SIMS, 30 hour and two year old fundingandnbsp;
We can offer:
Fantastic children who deserve the very best opportunities
Supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and community
A friendly, highly supportive atmosphere to work inandnbsp;
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on Friday 16th January at 10:30am. Please confirm your attendance with the school.
andnbsp;
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from Criminal Records Bureau.
andnbsp;
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.andnbsp; As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.
andnbsp;
Grindon Infant School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
andnbsp;
Application packs are available upon request by emailing gillian.charlton@grindoninfantschool.uk . Completed applications should be returned to Grindon Infant School, Gleneagles Road, Grindon, Sunderland, SR4 9QN or emailed to: gillian.charlton@grindoninfantschool.uk
Closing date: 21.01.26
Shortlisting: 22.01.26
Interview: 30.01.26
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