Receptionist / Administration Assistant
Location: St Thomas More Catholic School, Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4BQ
Grade: Grade D SCP 5-7 (£21,575 - £22,369 per annum) pro rata
Hours: 37 Hours per Week, Fixed Term Contract (until 31st August 2024), Term Time Only + 3 Weeks
St Thomas More Catholic School is a co-educational Catholic Academy which provides for the education needs of 11–18-year-old pupils from the west of Gateshead L.A. We are part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and have a strong commitment to Catholic Education.
Our school aims to provide a stimulating and encouraging environment within which students can attain the highest standards of which they are capable, and to assist them in taking their place in the world outside school in a useful and fulfilling career, with a firm sense of Christian commitment. We are strongly committed to the education of the whole child and being ‘the principal means of helping parents to fulfil their role in education’ [Canon Law: 796].
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North East of England, with a total of 48 schools. St Thomas More is a school that places significant value on collaboration and as such is dedicated to working with our partner schools to improve the quality of education for all students in our care.
We are seeking an administrator to work closely with the Front Office administration team on a day to day basis to ensure the smooth running of the main office.
The successful candidate will be able to operate in a proactive way, demonstrating a high level of initiative and discretion. They will also be able to effectively prioritise and organise time, and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
How to Apply:
To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply' button
Closing date: Monday 17th April 2023
Interview date: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.