Administrative Assistant

North East Ambition; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Peterlee is seeking a friendly administrator to assist with school administration for 15 hours a week. The salary ranges from £25,185 to £25,989 FTE, pro-rata for the hours worked. Applications are to be sent via email to [e-mail] by January 5, 2026. Candidates must hold an enhanced DBS check to ensure student safety within the school environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to assist with all school administration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all school administration.
• Support the office with various tasks.

Job description

Salary and Contract

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 4-6 £25,185 – £25,989 FTE; Pro Rata £8,835 – £9,117

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: 2 days per week, 15 hours per week plus INSET days which will be paid accordingly.

Hours: Between the hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, days to be confirmed.

About the School

St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is a rapidly expanding Roman Catholic school with 933 students aged 11‑18 years. The school is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, one of the four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, covering five secondary and twenty‑five primary schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

We aim to deliver world‑class education and are committed to staff workload and wellbeing through our workload charter. We safeguard students and staff under the South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures and require all staff to hold an enhanced DBS check.

Position Overview

We are looking for a friendly administrator to join our small office team to assist with all school administration.

Application Process

All application documents should be fully completed and submitted to [e-mail] by Monday 5th January 2026. CVs will not be accepted.

Contact Miss E. Vasey at the school directly on 0191 5876220 for enquiries regarding this role.

Electronic signatures will be accepted; however, candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

Pre‑Employment Checks

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service as part of pre‑employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.