Fulwell Infant School Academy - Admin Assistant
Job Summary
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Advert Start Date:
24/09/2026
Advert End Date:
15/10/2026 12:00
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Fulwell Infant School Academy
Further Information
FULWELL INFANT SCHOOL ACADEMYEbdon Lane, Fulwell, Sunderland, SR6 8ED
Tel: 0191 5495666
Email: info@fulwellinfant.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Wendy Angus
Admin Assistant
Grade 2 (SCP 3) 25 hours a week, term time only
Salary pro rata £14,273 TTO
Required immediately
Contract Details; Temporary contract (maternity cover)
25 hours a week
Disclosure
Fulwell Infant School Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references being received.
Interview Date
20th October 2026
Job Description
We are looking for an energetic, motivated and committed member of staff to join our friendly and hardworking team. The successful applicant must have previous experience of working within a school as you will be expected to hit the ground running and deliver a high standard of work in a fast paced environment as part of our admin team and 'front of house'. They will become part of a forward looking team and as such should be prepared to play an active role in the life and work of the school.
Applicants should have:
-a qualification in Business Administration or Accountancy and Finance, this would be an advantage but not essential
-excellent administrative and ICT skills including SIMS and the ability to multi-task
-the ability to be proactive in assisting all members of staff;
-a passion and willingness helping the school to thrive in the community;
-effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
-the ability to work with high levels of tact, confidentiality and discretion
-the ability to deal with the organisation of our new after school facilities, payments, rotas, communicating with parents and families;
-excellent organisation and filing skills;
-excellent people skills to warmly welcome our parents, teachers and visitors;
-a willingness to cover lunch time duties or participate in the after school club if the need arose;
-a strong awareness of the importance of safeguarding in schools.
Responsibilities would include:
-administration of the after school provision
-responsible for the schools management information system (Sims)
-supporting the School Office Manager with day to day finance procedures
-various admin tasks and communications with parents;
-being a warm and welcoming point of contact for the school;
-liaising with and offering support to staff, parents, pupils and other professionals.
We offer:
-A supportive friendly staff
-A wonderful working environment
-Enthusiastic and well behaved pupils
-An active Governing Body
-Professional Development opportunities.
An application pack is available by visiting the school website at www.fulwellinfant.org.uk
Closing Date: 15th October at noon (any applications received after that will not be considered)
Completed applications should be returned to the following email address: recruitment@fulwellinfant.org.uk or by post to the address below:
Fulwell Infant School Academy, Ebdon Lane, Fulwell, Sunderland SR6 8ED
Tel: (0191)5495666