Administrative Assistant - Student Reception & First Aid

Whitley Bay High School, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 22.5 hours per week. 08:00 am to 16:00pm - Monday to Wednesday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Actual salary: Grade 4 - £13,186 to £13,395

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our Main Office team. Reporting to the Office Manager, the postholder will respond to queries from students and provide emergency and routine first-aid treatment, as part of the first aid team. The post also involves completion of general administrative tasks including photocopying, filing, typing, emailing etc.

Previous administrative experience would be an advantage, but is not essential, as training will be provided. The postholder will be required to hold a first aid qualification, however this will be arranged as part of induction training.

The successful candidate will have a warm, caring and friendly disposition and enjoy working with young people.

A minimum of GCSE or equivalent level in English and Maths is essential, along with excellent organisational and communication skills.

Please find the job description, application form, application details and school information on the website ‘Vacancies’ section at: www.whitleybayhighschool.org

Completed applications and a letter (500 words maximum) explaining why your experiences to date have prepared you for this role at Whitley Bay High School, should be sent to debbie.coulson@whitleybayhighschool.org before the closing date below.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 20th March 2026 at 10am

What the school offers its staff

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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

Whitley Bay High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Whitley Bay High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1762 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitley Bay High School website
• Email address: debbie.coulson@whitleybayhighschool.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitley-bay-high-school

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