Administration Assistant – ST Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School (Seaham)

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust; Seaham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, basé à Seaham, recherche un Administrateur Scolaire pour rejoindre St. Cuthbert’s à partir du 1er septembre 2025. Le candidat idéal aura d'excellentes compétences en communication et en organisation, et sera responsable de diverses tâches administratives au sein de l'école. Ce poste de 22,5 heures par semaine, avec des jours de formation inclus, offre un environnement de travail dynamique au service de la communauté scolaire.

Qualifications

• Capacité à travailler sous pression et à gérer efficacement son temps.
• Expérience pertinente en service client ou dans un rôle administratif.
• Bon esprit d'équipe et capacité à prendre des initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien administratif pour répondre aux besoins de l'école.
• Assurer le bon fonctionnement du bureau de l'école.
• Produire et traiter la documentation scolaire courante.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Gestion du stress

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs A-C y compris Math et Anglais

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: Scale 2 SCP 2-3 or RLW whichever is higher, £24,309 FTE (£13,076.97 pro rata)
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Contract: Permanent, Term time only (plus 5 days)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week + 5 INSET days (The successful candidate will be expected to
work one full day, however the other hours are flexible and this can be discussed
with the successful candidate).

CEO: Mr B Tapping

Headteacher: Mrs N Noble

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School

The Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle has a growth plan for Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education
Trust to serve South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust was established in February 2016, currently there are
thirty schools within the Trust, five secondary schools with four sixth forms and 25 primary schools.
The details of each of the schools currently within the Trust can be found on our website
www.bccet.org.uk

St. Cuthbert’s is a happy, family orientated school and we have an exciting opportunity for a
competent and hardworking School Administrator to join our team from 1st September 2025. This
role is ideal for someone who enjoys being busy, can communicate well, is organised, and likes
variety in their work.

We are seeking an individual to:
• Provide administrative support to meet the needs of the school.
• Ensure the smooth running of the school office and provide support to all areas of school
administration.
• Produce and process routine school documentation and letters.
• Ensure all visitors are welcomed to our school and that they comply with the school’s
safeguarding procedures.
• Take an active role in first aid provision.

The successful candidate will have:
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent A-C grade including Maths and English.
• Great communication and organisational skills and enjoy working with and dealing with a
range of people.
• The ability to work well under pressure, manage time effectively and prioritise workload.
• Relevant and recent experience of working in a customer service or administrative or
receptionist role.
• Good work ethic and the ability to work to own initiative.
• Good knowledge of ICT, Microsoft Office programmes, such as Word and Excel.

All employees have a responsibility to undertake training and development as required. They also
have a responsibility to assist, where appropriate and necessary, with the training and development
of fellow employees.

All employees have a responsibility of care for their own and others’ health and safety.

The above list is not exhaustive and other duties may be attached to the post from time to time.
Variation may also occur to the duties and responsibilities without changing the general character of
the post.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being
committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS
checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Completed application forms should be submitted by email to [e-mail]
before 9:00am on 11th July 2025, for shortlisting. Emailed applications are required, and CV’s will not
be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact the school by telephone – 0191
5813090 or email [e-mail]

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to
their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a
satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of preemployment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications
from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

St Cuthbert’s Admin Assistant – Advert

St Cuthbert’s Admin Assistant – Person Specification

Admin Assistant – Job description

Notes to applicants

Support Staff Application form

BCCET Consent to Obtain References

Equality Statement

Recruitment Monitoring form

Rehabilitation of Offenders disclosure

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