Deputy Administration Manager
Whickham School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5AR13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8.15am–4.30pm Wednesday: 7.15am–2.30pm Friday: 8.30am–4.00pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £30,515 to £33,119
What skills and experience we're looking for
Whickham is a school at the heart of the community. It is a place in which everybody is valued and where learning is cherished in a safe, caring and supportive environment. A school where everyone is inspired to be the best they can be.
The Deputy Administration Manager plays a key role in the effective running of the school office and school MIS (management information system), with specific responsibility on one day each week for arranging staff cover for lessons and duties. The post holder will also support Sixth Form administration and be involved in the transition process for new students. The post holder will also be responsible for line management of some administrative and reception staff.
This role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy school environment. You will provide administrative support in the main office and cover during the school holiday periods.
What the school offers its staff
As well as joining a supportive school community, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits, including:
HSF Health Plan, providing cashback towards everyday healthcare costs including dental and optical care
HSF Assist, including 24/7 GP advice, virtual GP consultations and a private prescription service
24/7 counselling and emotional wellbeing support
Access to legal advice and support
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous occupational sick pay
A term-time working pattern
Opportunities for training and professional development
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Whickham School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1690 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Whickham School website
- Email address
- lmay@whickhamschool.org
- Phone number
- 0191 4960026
Whickham School is a large and successful school in Gateshead with over 1700 students including approximately 350 in our high performing sixth form.
Demand for student places is strong and the school is regularly oversubscribed. Students are organised into year groups whilst eight faculties deliver the school curriculum. The Sixth Form, which has its own dedicated facility, is an increasingly popular choice of students from all over the local area.
In January 2020 many faculties moved into a brand new, state of the art, STEAMS themed building. The stunning four storey building houses Science, Technology (plus Business and IT), Engineering, Art, Maths and Sport.
The Leadership Team meet weekly and share responsibility for policy generation, decision making, planning and the general wellbeing of the school. The relevant governing body committee is involved in strategic planning and policies from the onset. Faculty and Year groups meet every two weeks to discuss strategic issues
Arranging a visit to Whickham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lmay@whickhamschool.org.
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