Administrative Assistant Level 3

Gosforth Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Gosforth Group is seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join a busy educational environment. The role involves a wide range of administrative and reception tasks and handling student and parent queries to support the school's day-to-day operations.

You will need to be well organised, reliable and flexible, with excellent oral and written communication skills, strong ICT abilities and a proactive, team‑oriented approach to work.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with outstanding attention to detail.
• Experience in this type of administrative role.
• Self-motivated and industrious.
• Problem solver with initiative.
• Comfortable working in a school environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Admin and reception tasks in a busy school environment.
• Handle student and parent queries.
• Provide essential support to help ensure the smooth running of the school.

Skills

Organisation

Prioritisation

Customer care

Communication

ICT skills

Team player

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well organised, reliable and flexible Administrative Assistant who has the ability to manage a diverse administrative role.

The successful applicant must have the ability to work in a busy educational environment and will be expected to work as part of a team, being responsible for a range of administrative and reception tasks, as well as dealing with student and parent queries.

The successful applicant will be an experienced and knowledgeable individual who will bring enthusiasm to this varied role. They will have a passion to work within the education sector and will join a busy team, providing essential support to help ensure the smooth running of the school.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. Someone with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with outstanding attention to detail
2. Someone with experience of working in this type of role
3. A self-motivated and industrious person
4. A problem solver with a high level of initiative
5. Someone comfortable with working in a school environment
6. Someone with superb ‘customer care’ who can confidently communicate with students and their families
7. A reliable, flexible, and effective team player
8. Excellent oral and written communication skills
9. Excellent ICT skills

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

1. A competitive salary- as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.
2. Generous annual leave
3. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
4. An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
5. Enthusiastic and motivated students
6. An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
7. A school with its community at heart
8. Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

Flexible working options may be considered.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.