Administration Assistant - Temporary

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking an Administration Assistant to support the smooth running of two school sites. The role involves undertaking reception duties, providing clerical support, and assisting with pupil welfare. Candidates should be adaptable, flexible, and able to manage changing priorities effectively. This is a fixed-term contract for one academic year which may lead to further opportunities within the trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or administration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reception duties and hospitality.
• Provide clerical and admin support.
• Assist with pupil first aid and welfare.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Flexibility

Data management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Undertake reception duties and hospitality, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors.
• Assist with pupil first aid / welfare.
• Assist in arrangements for school trips.
• Provide clerical / admin support e.g. photocopying, filing, completing forms (word & excel), responding to correspondence.
• Maintain records / management information systems.
• Produce lists / data / reports / letters as required.
• Sort & distribute mail.
• Maintain stocks & supplies as needed.
• Operate and record payments coming into school (Lunch / breakfast / wraparound / trips etc).
• Provide general guidance to staff, pupils and others.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person in line with BCCET policies and procedures.

Overview / About the role

We are seeking an Administration Assistant to join our dedicated and caring staff team who would be required to work across the two school sites in the Federation of St. Godric's, Thornley and St. Mary's, Wingate under supervision from the Business Lead. The post holder will be required to be able to travel and work from both sites as and when required.

The appointed Administration Assistant will have an important role to play in the smooth running and success of the schools. As an Admin Assistant you will be the first contact point for parents and external agencies in this multi-faceted and fast paced role. We are looking for an individual who is adaptable, flexible and able to navigate changes quickly and effectively.

This is a fixed term contract for 1 academic year, which could possibly lead to other opportunities within our trust.

About the schools and trust

St. Mary\'s Catholic Primary School, Wingate & St. Godric\'s Catholic Primary School, Thornley. 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 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. At St. Mary\'s and St. Godric\'s we aim to provide a happy and safe place for all who enter. As small schools, we offer a friendly, caring, family atmosphere where every child is valued as a unique and precious individual.