Administration Assistant

North East Combined Authority; North East; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Chilton Academy is seeking an experienced Administration Assistant to join the school office and support daily administrative operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a primary school office and be proficient with Arbor and Parentpay, delivering a high standard of service to staff, pupils and families.

This is a full-time, permanent, term-time role (37 hours) with hours 8:30–4:30 Monday-Thursday and 8:30–4:00 Friday. Salary is Grade 5 SCP 7-12 (£23,602-£25,565 actual).

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a primary school office.
• Knowledge of school-based systems such as Arbor & Parentpay.
• Team player and committed to high standards of service for all members of the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the school office and handle front-line duties.
• Assist with day-to-day admin tasks and communications with staff, pupils and parents.
• Support visits and enquiries, ensuring a courteous and efficient service.

Skills

Primary school office experience

Arbor

Parentpay

Team player

Tools

Arbor

Parentpay

Job description

The Headteacher and Governors of Chilton Academy would like to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Administration Assistant to join our fantastic school and play a vital role on our wonderful team as a member of our school office.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a primary school office, have knowledge of using school-based systems (such as Arbor & Parentpay), be a team player and passionate about providing a high standard of service to all members of the school.

• 37 hours – Full-Time - Term Time Only
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Grade 5 (SCP 7-12): £23,602 - £25,565 (actual salary)
• 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday
• 8.30am - 4pm Friday

Closing date: 9:00 am on Monday 9th November 2026

Interviews to be held: Thursday 14th November 2026

This post is not open to job share.

Applications to be send to Chilton Academy - [e-mail]

Head Teacher: Mrs Carrie Dodsworth

School Business Manager: Mr Ben Pearson

Visits to our wonderful school are warmly welcomed and are being held on Tuesday 3rd November.

Please ring the School Office (01388 720255) to book a visit.