Administration Assistant

Grade: BB03 (Salary Point 4-5)

FTE Salary: £21,189 to £21,575    Actual Salary: £18,663 to £19,003 (pay award pending)

Working pattern: 37 hours per week, Term time + 10 days

We are seeking to appoint a professional, welcoming, customer-focused administrator to work in our administration team. The successful candidate will join a committed, experienced and friendly team. This is a key role which is integral to the smooth running of our school’s administrative support service and includes providing general clerical support to the school. The role is varied and you will also support on student reception and main reception, welcoming all parents, pupils and visitors to our school. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our school community and we are looking for an energetic and passionate individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will impact positively in this role. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a busy administrative role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience. 

St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools. The post holder will be based at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, Bedlington but may be required to attend some offsite meetings or training. 

This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:

·        “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”

·        “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”

·        “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”

·        “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”

·        “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks. 

Application packs, including a job description and person specification for the post are available by accessing the Academy’s website: https://www.st-benetbiscop.org.uk/vacancies Applications from all denominations are welcome. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role prior to applying, please contact Mrs Murray on 01670 822795. 

Completed applications should be sent to HR@stbb.org.uk for the attention of Mr Shepherd, Headteacher. Closing date for applications: by noon Monday 10 July 2023. Interview date to be confirmed.