Administrative Assistant

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant at West Newcastle Academy. This role is perfect for a motivated individual looking to start their career in administration. Responsibilities include general administrative support, report preparation, and communication management. The position offers mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support including filing and data entry.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Time Management

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

West Newcastle Academy

Armstrong Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE4 8QP

Apprenticeship Consideration and Start Date

Apprenticeship would be considered.
Start date: September 2025

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for an Administrative Assistant at West Newcastle Academy. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Administrative Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to kick-start their professional career in administration and gain valuable skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to various departments, including filing, data entry, and document management.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and handle incoming and outgoing mail.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Maintain and update physical and digital filing systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist in organising and maintaining office supplies and equipment.
• Undertake additional administrative tasks as assigned by the School Business Manager.

Requirements

• GCSE in Maths and English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• A positive, proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience and build a foundation in administration.
• Support and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post involves working in regulated activity, requiring additional recruitment checks including criminal record checks and barred list checks. Working with children or vulnerable adults, or handling sensitive information, will require references to be obtained before the final selection.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Susan Percy, Headteacher, via email at [e-mail] or call 0191 273 9477.

Application Details

Closing Date: Friday 6 June 2025, 12 noon

All application forms should be returned to: [e-mail]. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.