Administration Assistant Level 3 (Attendance)

Callerton Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 4JQ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Upon completion of pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 November 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: £27,274 - £28,153 FTE [Actual salary £23,917.20 - £24,688]

Administration Assistant Level 3 (Attendance) job summary

We are seeking an Administration Assistant (Attendance) to join our dedicated support team at Callerton Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, professional and customer-focused individual to play a key role in supporting pupil attendance and the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

As our Administration Assistant, you will work closely with the attendance team to maintain accurate attendance records, manage daily absence reporting, support communication with parents and carers, and provide high-quality administrative and reception support. You will also assist with data management, event organisation and a range of office functions that contribute to the efficient operation of the academy.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The successful candidate will:

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrate strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Be able to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Deliver excellent customer service to pupils, families, staff and visitors.

Be able to work independently whilst contributing positively as part of a team.

Have previous administrative experience; experience within an educational setting and knowledge of SIMS would be advantageous.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living.

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 

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: peoplecallerton@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4.

We do not accept CV's. If you attach a CV to you application this will not be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. 

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

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 Callerton Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 684 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Callerton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/callerton-academy

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