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Admin Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
29/09/2026
Advert End Date:
07/10/2026 09:00
Salary:
SCP 4-5, FTE £26,016.00 - £26,427.00, Pro Rata £22,985.14 - £23,348.25
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
302756
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Closing date:
7 Oct
Further Information

Post: Admin Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: SCP 4-5, FTE £26,016.00 - £26,427.00, Pro Rata £22,985.14 - £23,348.25

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Working Type: Full Time 37 hours, 39 weeks, 45.942 paid weeks

Base: Walbottle Academy, Hexham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 9TP


Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.


Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Are you an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented administrator looking to make a positive impact in an educational setting?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office team. In this key support role, you will ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of academy administrative systems, act as a welcoming point of contact for parents and visitors, and provide essential data and organisational support across the school.


Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;

• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;

• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.

• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;

• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.


Employee benefits
 
  • Free flu vaccinations
  • Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.


For more information, please contact Sophie Martin, Business Manager at s.martin@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: 7th October 2026 at 9am
 
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