Administration Assistant

Wellfield School, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,820.00 - £24,320.00 Annually (Actual) Actual Salary based on working 37hrs Term Time Only plus 5 days

Administration Assistant job summary

Administration Assistant
Term time plus 5 days
37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm & Friday 8:45am-4:15pm

We are seeking a proactive and friendly Administration Assistant to join our vibrant Administration Team. In this varied role, you will be the first point of contact for all visitors, ensuring a warm welcome and following safeguarding procedures. Your responsibilities will include managing reception, handling phone calls and enquiries, sorting and distributing mail, and providing support for school events and meetings.

You will also assist with general administrative tasks such as raising purchase orders, managing deliveries, booking meeting rooms, and offering reprographics support. The ideal candidate will have excellent ICT skills, good numeracy and literacy, and the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and external contacts. Experience in administration is essential, and familiarity with Arbor or First Aid is desirable.

If you are organised, flexible, and have a positive, can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and supportive team in a thriving school environment.

To find out more about this role, or to arrange a discussion/visit, please contact Kelly Jobes at k.jobes@wellfieldschool.net

Please note that we operate a probationary period of 4 months across all jobs in the Trust (see attached policy for further details). You will receive a comprehensive induction to support you to successfully pass your probation

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wellfield School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 862 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wellfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellfield-school-wingate

Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed. Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.

Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.

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