Lead Administrator

North East Ambition; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational trust is looking for a Lead Administrator to join their team at Thomas Bewick School, located in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves supporting the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, managing administrative tasks, and providing HR support. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in educational environments and must display flexibility and commitment in their work. A supportive team with career development opportunities awaits you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme options

Funded eye tests for DSE users

Bike2 Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in administrative roles, ideally in educational settings.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Strong commitment to supporting children with autism.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team effectively.
• Manage administrative processes, including records and information systems.
• Provide HR support and liaise with various stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative support

Team management

Excellent communication

Flexibility

HR administration

Education

Relevant experience in educational or similar environments

Job description

Thomas Bewick School

Address: Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2LW

Are you ambitious and seeking a new role?

Thomas Bewick School is seeking to appoint a fixed term (to 31st December 2026) Lead Administrator with relevant experience (in a school or similar environment) to join our busy, friendly admin team to start as soon as possible.

The position would suit current administrative assistants who are highly motivated and interested in a career in administration.

Some of the main duties of the role include:

• Work with Office Manager to provide high quality, efficient and effective support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Responsible for supporting the development and training of admin team members
• Management of manual and computerised records and information systems
• Providing HR administrative support
• Liaising with staff, pupils and parents to meet the requirements of the academy including arranging events, work experience and administering cover for absent staff

The post holder will be expected to be able to manage their own workload and respond to the many interruptions of a busy school office. The successful applicant needs to be committed, flexible and motivated in their work. Training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.

Thomas Bewick School is a specialist provision for autistic children and young people. We cater for children and young people aged 3-19 years with a range of abilities and differences associated with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and all of our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

The school is arranged over four different sites: Sites 1 and 2 are based in West Denton, we also have 2 satellite sites based in Denton Burn and Kenton (site 3 and site 4). Our relevant, exciting and challenging curriculum is taught and supported by a team of caring, friendly and dedicated staff who are trained in a range of ASC specific approaches and strategies. All of our pupils have access to an autism specific environment with a range of specialist facilities and activities available to support different aspects of their learning and development.

To learn more about Thomas Bewick School and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit our websites.

The Trust currently have 5 schools in the region:

• Newcastle Bridges School – Alternative Provision academy offering education to pupils unable to access mainstream school due to medical needs including hospitalised children and young people (3-19 years)
• Mary Astell Academy – Alternative Provision academy offering education to permanently excluded pupils and pupils who are struggling in mainstream school (11-16 years)
• Thomas Bewick Special School – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (3-19 years)
• Harry Watts Academy – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (5-16 years)
• Gilbert Ward Academy – Special School academy for pupils with SEMH or a diagnosis of autism (11-16 years)

Prosper Learning Trust was also recently named as the lead partner in the opening of a new Free School in Jarrow, South Tyneside. This school will be a Special School academy for pupils with SEMH (4-11 years).

The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Thomas Bewick School but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.

Benefits of working for Prosper Learning Trust

• A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
• Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
• Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates
• Employee centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace
• Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
• Bike2 Work scheme

For more information on why we think you should work for us see our Trust website, where you will also find videos of what our current staff think.

The successful candidate will be welcome into the Trust, so if this sounds like the job for you please don't hesitate to apply using the link below:

Apply using the link below: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-PLT-0157#qualifications

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.