Administration Assistant

St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 20,279 - 24,786; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Training and support

Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks

LG Pension scheme (18.1% employer)

Job summary

St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy in Bedlington is seeking an Administration Assistant to join our friendly administration team. You will provide general administrative support, manage calls and queries, maintain student records, and assist with day-to-day reception tasks.

We offer a competitive salary (£22,533), a Living Wage supplement to £13.45 per hour, 37 hours per week term time plus 10 days, plus extensive benefits and training within a supportive, Catholic education environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration (desirable).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Professional, efficient, customer-focused administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage phone calls, emails and other enquiries.
• Maintain accurate student records and data input/retrieval.
• Produce documents, filing and photocopying; reception duties.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Reception

Office administration

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Administration Assistant

Required September 2026

• Grade: BB03 (Salary Point 5)
• Actual Salary: £22,533
• Working pattern: 37 hours per week Term time only + 10 days

This post attracts a Living Wage supplement. In addition to the hourly rate, this post will receive the Living Wage supplement to bring the hourly rate up to a minimum of £13.45 an hour

We are seeking to appoint a professional, efficient, customer-focused administrator to join our committed, experienced and friendly administration team. This is a key role which is integral to the smooth running of our school’s administrative support service.

As an administration assistant, you will provide general administrative support to the school. Your duties will include managing phone calls, emails and other enquiries; managing accurate student records, including data input and retrieval; producing documents, filing and photocopying. The role is varied and you will mainly work in student reception and main reception; welcoming all parents, pupils and visitors to our school in a professional and approachable manner and supporting students at student reception with their day-to-day queries and needs and assisting with first aid and general administrative tasks.

St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, a large trust consisting of 39 schools. The school has good public transport links into Newcastle Upon Tyne and the surrounding local area.

This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:

• “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”
• “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”
• “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”
• “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”
• “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our school community and we are looking for an energetic and passionate individual, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will impact positively in this role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 29 days’ annual leave after 5 years’ service
• Access to training and support
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)
• Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%).
• Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing
• Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme

Applications from all denominations are welcome.

Closing date for applications: by 12 noon Monday 17 August 2026. Interviews will be held in the following week

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.