20 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    18 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    28 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 8:30 - 12:30 Monday to Friday, term time only.

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,989

What skills and experience we're looking for

Applications are invited from candidates who:

  • Can work on their own and as part of a team
  • Have experience of office admin roles, (not necessarily in education)
  • Have excellent standards of numeracy, literacy and spoken English
  • Can follow instructions and procedures without constant supervision
  • Can use MS Office (including Word, Excel and Publisher) or other admin based systems
  • Can work flexibly to cater for the varying needs of the school
  • Can maintain systems such as filing, asset records etc. in a manner that ensures accuracy, confidentiality, rapid access and ease of use.
  • Can support and promote our distinctive Christian ethos and values
  • Be actively involved in all aspects of school life

The successful candidate will:

  • Act as a first point of contact at the school dealing with frontline enquiries from parents, visitors, staff and children providing a professional and efficient reception service
  • Undertake administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school
  • Liaise with the current Admin assistant and Executive Head Teacher
  • Be part of a valued team who are committed to building on the strengths of the school and show a commitment to the continued future development


What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to join a successful school which has a strong inclusive ethos and an inherent drive for quality. Berwick St Mary’s is dedicated to delivering outstanding inclusive practice through a culture of co-production, experiential learning and growth, where parents and professionals work together to support the holistic development of the child. Our children are proud citizens within their local community, care for each other, are focused on learning and enjoy coming to school. We have an incredibly strong team and thrive on working together to improve access to education and outcomes for our children.

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

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About Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
108 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School website
Email address
gary.hilton@st-maryscofe.northumberland.sch.uk
Phone number
01289 306170
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Berwick St Mary's CE First School is part of the Tweed Learning Federation, offering provision for 2-11 year olds.

Attached to the main school is The Tweed Special School which supports children with complex SEMH, ASD, ADHD and SLCN needs.

Arranging a visit to Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gary.hilton@st-maryscofe.northumberland.sch.uk.

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