Key Role Information

Salary
NJC Band 4, SCP 6, £25,989 pro rata - Actual salary, £15,491 per annum
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Temporary
Closing
30/01/2026 12:00
Interview
5 February 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Pay Scale | SCP6 - SCP6
Department
Administration
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
25.00
Weeks per year
46.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

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 .  


Please note that this is a temporary maternity cover post, ending the day preceding the original postholder returning from maternity leave.



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      


Qualifications

NVQ level 2 in Administration, Business Studies or equivalent essential
Pass
GCSE A* – C (9-4) in Mathematics and English Language or Literatureessential
grades 4/C and above
Word Processing, Typing or Business Administration qualificationdesirable
Pass

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of First Aidessential
Experience of face to face and telephone reception duties essential
At least 1 years previous Administrative experience including undertaking financial administration procedures (invoices, ordering)essential
Awareness of child protection issues
Knowledge of Data Protection requirements and understanding of confidentiality

Personal Attributes

Motivation to work with childrenessential
Ability to abide by Academy policies and procedures essential
Participate in development and training opportunitiesessential

Relevant Skills

IT Literate, capable of using MS Word / Excel and Office packagesessential
Ability to maintain accurate records with good attention to detailessential
Ability to work successfully as part of a team essential
Ability to relate well to children and adultsessential
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences essential

Special Requirements

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with childrenessential
Commitment to safeguarding pupils and suitability to work with young people essential
Suitability to work with childrenessential
Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checkessential

Mowden Junior School

Mrs A Taylor

business@mowden.nalp.org.uk

Bushel Hill Drive & Conyers Avenue
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 9QG

Safeguarding Information

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring 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 Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.