ADMIN MANAGER

The Northumberland Church of England Academy; Ashington; On-site; GBP 26,403 - 28,142; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with 17% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support

Childcare via The Nest

CPD opportunities

Gym discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

The Northumberland Church of England Academy in Ashington is seeking an experienced Admin Manager to support the day-to-day operations of Bishop’s Primary School. This role involves census returns, attendance, admissions, supervising admin staff, managing orders and budgets, and liaising with staff, parents, and professionals across the Trust.

The position is permanent, 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 additional days, with a Band 4 salary and generous pension and wellbeing provisions offered

Responsibilities

• Working with the Headteacher to assist with essential processes; such as the census returns, attendance and admissions.
• Leading the admin assistant in their role to help ensure the daily operational running of the school is efficient.
• Managing orders for the school, with a knowledge of budgets.
• Develop constructive relationships and communicate effectively with staff, parents and carers.
• Organising and attending meetings with parents and other professionals across the Trust.
• Providing general clerical and admin support such as photocopying, answering the phone and filing.

Job description

Salary: Band 4 £26,403 – £28,142 pro rata (actual £22,781 – £24,281)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 additional days
Closing Date: 9am Monday 1st June

Bishop’s Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Admin Manager to join the team and support the day to day activities of our busy primary school. Our school is a vibrant community of curious learners, committed teachers, and supportive families, and we believe that an efficient and welcoming school office is fundamental to creating the positive atmosphere our pupils need to succeed.

No two days are the same, so it’s important that the successful candidate is organised, flexible, and able to work well within the admin team.

Day to Day Duties:

• Working with the Headteacher to assist with essential processes; such as the census returns, attendance and admissions.
• Leading the admin assistant in their role to help ensure the daily operational running of the school is efficient.
• Managing orders for the school, with a knowledge of budgets.
• Develop constructive relationships and communicate effectively with staff, parents and carers.
• Organising and attending meetings with parents and other professionals across the Trust.
• Providing general clerical and admin support such as photocopying, answering the phone and filing.
• An excellent pension scheme with a generous 17% employer contribution from the Trust.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
• Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
• CPD opportunities with support from across the Trust.
• Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

NCEA Trust, Wansbeck Workspace, Rotary Parkway, Ashington, NE63 8QZ

01670 331935

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