Administrative Assistant - Permanent - Shared between Bothal & Central Academy
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
16/10/2026
Advert End Date:
29/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
SCP 5 – 6: £18,349 - £18,640 per annum (£26,428 - £26,846 FTE)
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Bothal Academy & Central Academy
Further Information
We are seeking to recruit a professional and efficient Administrative Assistant to work across our two Ashington Academies: Bothal Academy & Central Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for day to day administration of the busy academy's offices as well as other duties such as dealing with parents and visitors.
Bothal Academy (Upper and Lower sites) is a great school in the centre of our vibrant community. With approximately 700 pupils on roll, we proudly serve the fantastic community of Ashington. We are relentlessly focused on ensuring our children succeed academically while celebrating the unique personal milestones that make every child shine. In October 2023, Bothal Academy was graded ‘Outstanding’ across the board by Ofsted - a testament to their strength and relentless focus on doing what is right for their pupils.
Central Academy (Upper and Lower sites) is a great school in the centre of our vibrant community. With approximately 700 pupils on roll, we proudly serve the fantastic community of Ashington. We are relentlessly focused on ensuring our children succeed academically while celebrating the unique personal milestones that make every child shine. In October 2023 Central Academy was graded ‘Good’ with outstanding features - EYFS, Leadership and Management, and Behaviour and Attendance - a testament to their strength and relentless focus on doing what is right for their pupils.
The successful candidate will:
- To provide full administrative and financial support to the Academy.
- Be highly organised and able to demonstrate good knowledge and experience of administrative systems.
- Be experienced and confident in the use of ICT.
- Deliver a high-quality customer service and be able to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Undertake reception duties and hospitality, answering general telephone and face-to-face enquiries and signing in visitors.
- Be an enthusiastic team player.
- Form excellent relationships with staff, parents and children.
- Be flexible and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
- Be thoroughly professional, understanding issues of confidentiality and the need to protect the welfare of children
- Be able to demonstrate that they are able to use their own initiative.
The mission of WISE Academies is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. All are valued and inspired to flourish and grow as individuals.
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust.
- Exceptionally enthusiastic children and families who love WISE Academies.
- Competitive Salary.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years.
- Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
- Excellent training and peer support.
- A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
- An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
- A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
- Ongoing commitment to your professional development.
WISE Academies set high expectations for staff and students in order to meet our mission and raise standards.
WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.
WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.
Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.
You can apply online through the North East Jobs Website, go to WISE Academies Jobs and click Apply for Administrative Assistant - Permanent - Bothal Academy*
Please make sure you fill in all sections of the application form.
For further details, please see the supporting documents section of this advert. For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone 0191 7070125 [option 5] or e-mail recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk
Please quote the vacancy reference number when requesting additional information.
Closing Date: 12 noon Thursday 29th October 2026
Shortlisting: TBC
Interviews: TBC