Admin assistant

Location:

Middleton (LA10) – Cumbria, North West, United Kingdom

Salary:

Up to £15 per hour

Type:

Contract

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Construction Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Building

Advertiser:

Randstad

Job ID:

132460509

Posted On:

20 November 2025

Temporary School Administrator / Admin Assistant

Location: Middleton

Pay Rate: GBP15.00 per hour Contract: Temporary, Immediate Start until Christmas (approx. 4-6 weeks)

We are urgently seeking a highly efficient and experienced

Temporary Administrator to provide essential support to our extremely busy administrative team within a school environment.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the school setting, applicants must already hold a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate to be considered for this role.

The Role & Responsibilities

You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and be able to hit the ground running.

Cover Management: Managing and coordinating all administration related to staff cover.
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Administrative Support: Performing essential general administrative tasks.
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Procurement: Raising and processing requisitions accurately.
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Front-of-House: Providing professional cover for reception duties.

Working Hours

We offer flexible working times to suit the best candidate:

Preferred Hours: 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM
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Alternative Option: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Requirements

Essential: Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate.
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Proven administrative experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and hit the ground running.
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Highly Desirable: Hold a current First-Aid Training qualification.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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