Administration Assistant

North East Ambition; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school is seeking a talented and enthusiastic administration assistant to join their dedicated team. This full-time, permanent role offers opportunities for professional development, with a focus on providing support to the Head of School and enhancing the administrative functions of the school environment. Applicants should possess strong ICT skills and excellent communication abilities, as well as a positive, adaptable attitude towards school culture and community engagement.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new software systems.
• Positive and friendly demeanor.
• Team player within the school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the school.
• Act as the first point of contact for the school.
• Retrieve and manage information accurately.

Skills

Excellent ICT skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

Location: Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate, Consett DH8 7SN

Grade: Grade D, SCP 5-7 (£24,790 - £25,584 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: 37 Hours per Week, Permanent, Term Time Only + 5 days (39 weeks)



At Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School our mission statement is ‘we learn, we love, we grow in Jesus’ name.’



To support our school community in living out our mission statement we are recruiting for a talented and enthusiastic administration assistant to join our hardworking, efficient and friendly team.



We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.



We are seeking an individual to:

• Work under the direction of the Head of School and senior leadership team to provide administrative support to the school


• Be a positive, friendly and welcoming first point of contact for the school


• Have excellent ICT skills, including a good knowledge of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and Publisher) along with the ability to learn new software systems


• The ability to capture, store and accurately retrieve information


• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Be part of a welcoming and supportive team of staff, parents and governors


• Gain the opportunity to join schools with a culture of continuous improvement


• Have high expectations for self, pupils and others


• Have opportunities to access continuous professional development;


• Be kind and friendly towards all within our community


• Have a positive, forward thinking mindset


• Be flexible and adaptable to change


• Be keen to undertake professional development and contribute new ideas


• Be organised and self-motivated.

How to Apply:



To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply Now' button.



Closing date: Tuesday 1 July 2025

Interview date: Monday 7 July 2025



The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.