Administrative Assistant

SMART Multi Academy Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated administration assistant to join their vibrant team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment where children thrive as independent learners. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, ensuring smooth office operations while fostering positive relationships with students and parents. Enjoy the benefits of professional development, flexible working options, and a commitment to a healthy work-life balance. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Attractive Annual Leave Allowance

Flexible Working Opportunities

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to manage office administration duties effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the front face of the school, interacting with children and parents.
• Support the administration team in various tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Office Administration

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Administration

Job description

This school has Academy status and is part of the SMART Multi Academy Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.



SMART Multi Academy Trust

Cheviot Primary School

Yetholm Place

Newbiggin Hall

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE5 4EB



Required from 01 September 2025



At Smart Multi Academy Trust we provide a high quality, bespoke education full of the best opportunities and experiences to help every child learn, be happy and ultimately successful in life.



We are a family of 11 primary schools and we share a collective vision for excellence in education. We believe passionately that the children within our communities deserve nothing less than the very best of opportunities and experiences to become successful citizens and lifelong learners able to lead happy, fulfilling and healthy lives.



Following the retirement of our highly valued administration assistant a vacancy has arisen in our school office.



Are you ready for an employment opportunity in a vibrant and exciting primary school? Do you relish being part of a highly successful team, working in a school that leads by example? If so, we want to hear from you!



What we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners


• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities


• An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Trustees and wider School / community


• The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust


• Access to the membership of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and other attractive benefits


• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers a range of services such as Counselling and Physiotherapy


• Attractive annual leave allowance including the potential to work term time only


• Opportunity for flexible working, where appropriate.


• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and car leasing


• Learning and development tailored to your role

The ideal candidate would have:

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, being the ‘front face’ of our school


• Commitment to the ethos of the school


• The ability to take a lead with office administration duties


• The ability to work as part of a team effectively


• The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils


• The ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressured situations

The successful candidate will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) legislation.



Your principal place of work will be Cheviot Primary School, Yetholm Place, Newbiggin Hall, but you may be required to work at other Trust sites within Smart Multi Academy Trust within reason.



Please apply by completing the application form and returning it to EPM at [e-mail]



Closing date: Friday 30th May at Midday



Interview date: Week commencing 2nd June 2025



Completed applications should be returned to: EPM at [e-mail] 



Please note EPM ltd are managing the vacancy on behalf of Smart Multi Academy Trust.