14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    25 October 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    7 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£20,731.00 - £21,190.00 Annually (Actual) Actual salary based on working 37 hours per week term time only

Administration Assistant - Maternity Cover job summary

Administration Assistant
Term Time Only
37 hours per week
Actual salary [£20,731 - £21,190]
To start ASAP

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.

Visits to school are welcomed, please contact Kelly Jobes to arrange a visit at k.jobes@wellfieldschool.net.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Wellfield School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
912 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16

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.

School location

Similar jobs nearby

School Clerk (Regional role)

Outwood Academy Ormesby

Tothill Avenue, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 0RH

Administration Assistant

Consett Academy

Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ

Exams and Assessment Officer

Outwood Academy Acklam

Hall Drive, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY

Attendance Officer

Outwood Academy Normanby

Normanby Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 9AG

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton