Business Support Assistant
Washington Academy, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2025
Closing date
23 September 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
12 September 2025
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
- Grade 3 SCP 5-6 (£25,583 - £ 25,989)
Additional allowances
Grade 3 SCP 5-6 (£25,583 - £ 25,989)
Business Support Assistant job summary
Business Support Assistant
📍 Location: Washington Academy
💰 Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5-6 (£25,583 - £ 25,989)
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern:36 hours, All year round
📅 Start Date: November 2025
Join Our Team
Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, is seeking to appoint a Business Support Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and clerical support across the Academy, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our school office and student services.
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who thrives in a busy environment and is committed to supporting both students and staff.
About Us
At Washington Academy, our mission is clear: to provide every student with an engaging, rich education that equips them with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the next stage of their journey. We are proud of our culture of respect, inclusivity, and high expectations, where every member of our community feels valued and supported.
As part of Consilium Academies, a Trust built on the values of Excellence, Equity and Integrity, we are committed to:
- Providing excellent opportunities for all students, regardless of background.
- Offering outstanding professional development for all staff through our Centre for Professional Learning.
- Fostering collaboration, diversity, and a supportive community where everyone can succeed.
The Role
As Business Support Assistant, you will:
- Act as the first point of contact for visitors, staff, students, and parents, ensuring a welcoming and professional service.
- Provide a full range of administrative support, including handling phone calls, managing emails, maintaining records, and organising school events.
- Assist with student services such as attendance records, uniform queries, trip organisation, and general pupil support.
- Support safeguarding and compliance processes, including visitor checks, first aid, and maintenance of accurate records.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the Academy by working flexibly and collaboratively as part of our administration team.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised, with strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
- A confident communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills and a professional telephone manner.
- Proficient in using ICT systems including spreadsheets, email, and databases (experience with SIMS desirable).
- Able to work calmly under pressure, maintaining attention to detail in a busy environment.
- Committed to safeguarding and to the welfare of our students.
Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally in a school environment, would be an advantage, though not essential.
Why Join Us?
At Consilium Academies, we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits, including:
- Pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 34 days annual leave plus bank holidays (support staff, pro-rata for term time).
- Automatic pay progression.
- Enhanced contractual sick pay.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support.
- Free membership to Vivup, with hundreds of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts.
- An excellent CPD offer tailored to your professional development.
Applications and Information
For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Wyvern Academy, please contact david.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com
Closing date for applications is 22nd September 2025
Interviews will take place on 25th September 2025
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Washington Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 594 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Washington Academy website
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