Full‑time, Monday to Friday

School Administrator – Penrith – Maternity Cover

Hannett Hale Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well‑regarded rural primary school near Penrith is seeking a confident and organised School Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave.

About this School Administrator role

Job Details:

This is a key front‑office position where you will support the smooth running of the school. You’ll be the first point of contact for parents, staff, and visitors, and will handle a wide range of administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

    • Managing the school office and reception area

    • Handling phone calls, emails, and parent enquiries

    • Maintaining pupil records and supporting attendance processes

    • Preparing letters, documents, and reports

    • Supporting staff with general administrative tasks

    • Liaising with external agencies and suppliers

    • Using school systems (training provided if needed)

    • Any other general admin duties required to support the school

About You

    • Previous school admin experience is desirable but not essential

    • Strong communication and organisational skills

    • Confident using IT systems and learning new software

    • Warm, professional, and able to work in a busy environment

    • Reliable and committed for the full duration of the contract

If you’re interested in joining our team or would like more information, please contact Nicola Hale on 01772 377017. We’d love to discuss the roles available and help you find the right fit.

Hannett Hale Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and our safer recruitment processes.

Contract: Full‑time, Monday to Friday

Location: Beautiful rural primary school on the outskirts of Penrith

Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Pay: Depends upon experience

Start date: 2026-05-21

End date: 2026-07-24

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