Administration Assistant Level 2 (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9DE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7fc55d50-90d1-41d2-8495-cbde53e79f29 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and professional Administration Assistant to work within our busy administration team. This role involves telephone and reception duties alongside clerical and administrative support.
This is a great opportunity to be part of our successful and happy schools. Mowden Schools, two schools sharing one vision, was judged at least ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in recent inspections.
We are looking for someone who:
• aims for excellence at all times
• has a passion to make a difference to the lives of our children
• can prioritise and use initiative
• is enthusiastic, hardworking and enjoys working as part of a team
• has a polite and friendly personality
• is able to work efficiently during demanding circumstances
Prospective applicants are warmly invited to visit the school by appointment
For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs A Taylor on 01325 380820 or by e-mail to business@mowden.nalp.org.uk .Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies. If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and professional Administration Assistant to work within our busy administration team. This role involves telephone and reception duties alongside clerical and administrative support.
This is a great opportunity to be part of our successful and happy schools. Mowden Schools, two schools sharing one vision, was judged at least ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in recent inspections.
We are looking for someone who:
• aims for excellence at all times
• has a passion to make a difference to the lives of our children
• can prioritise and use initiative
• is enthusiastic, hardworking and enjoys working as part of a team
• has a polite and friendly personality
• is able to work efficiently during demanding circumstances
Prospective applicants are warmly invited to visit the school by appointment
For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs A Taylor on 01325 380820 or by e-mail to business@mowden.nalp.org.uk .Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies. If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.