Administrative Assistant Level 3

Gosforthacademy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Callerton Academy is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support their busy office environment. The successful candidate will undertake various administrative tasks while fostering communication with students and parents. The role demands excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a good general education background. The academy offers a supportive environment focused on professional development and staff well-being.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Community-centered school

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration is advantageous.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail necessary.

Responsibilities

• Undertake various administrative tasks in a busy school office.
• Communicate confidently with parents and students.
• Use different IT software effectively.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Good general education

Job description

Establishment: Callerton Academy Location: Callerton Academy Salary: £25,584.00 - £26,409.00 (term time only can be considered) Department: Administration Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date:25/06/2025 23:59 Interview Date: Shortly after closing date Start Date: September 2025

Additional Information

Establishment: Callerton Academy Location: Callerton Academy Salary: £25,584.00 - £26,409.00 (term time only can be considered) Department: Administration Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:25/06/2025 23:59 Interview Date: Shortly after closing date Start Date: September 2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 7 - 9

The Role

*Please note this post is advertised as all year round, but term-time only can be considered.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Callerton Academy is new secondary school that opened in September 2021 as one of two new schools within Gosforth Group. Our principal aim is to encourage high expectations and high standards of achievement, both academic and personal. We are driven by a desire to support young people to create their future and be successful in all they do. Our values embrace honesty, trust, reliability, respect for the legitimate rights of others, care for every member of society, regard for the environment, and kindness towards other people. We have high expectations of both ourselves and our students. Our exceptional, highly skilled, and dedicated staff strive to develop aspirational and confident young people who have a lifelong love of learning. Currently, we are based in a state-of-the-art building in Newcastle’s Grainger Town with great links to metro and bus transport, until we move into our new school building located in Westerhope, which opens to students in September 2025 Permanent Site Updates , serving around 1,200 students from Year 7 to Year 11.Callerton Academy is an exciting and thriving secondary school where staff are highly valued and invested in to be able to become exceptional practitioners.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the Support Staff team at Callerton Academy, to undertake a variety of administrative tasks. You should have a ‘good’ general education and experience of school administration would be advantageous. Working in our school office is a busy and exciting environment and you will be confident in communicating with parents and students, as well as have a sound grasp of using different IT software and be well organised.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• An effective team player
• Someone comfortable and/or with experience of working in a school environment
• Someone who can confidently communicate with students and their families
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with outstanding attention to detail
• A flexible and effective team player
• A problem solver with a high level of initiative

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Generous annual leave
• Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
• A school with its community at heart
• An exciting programme of staff well-being activities
• Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: [e-mail] or telephone: [phone].

Applications are shortlisted for interview asthey are received, and so early application isencouraged. We reserve the right tocommence the interview process and close thevacancy prior to this date.

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.

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

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here .

Gosforth Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

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