Administrative Assistant – Newcastle upon Tyne | Primary School

📍 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
📅 Start: ASAP
💼 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break; 35 hours per week)
💷 Salary: £26,000–£29,000 per annum

We are looking for a reliable and well-organised Administrative Assistant to join a primary school in Newcastle, providing essential support across the school office.

The successful candidate will have previous school administration experience and be confident using school management systems, ideally including SIMS or Arbor. You will help ensure records are accurate and the school office runs efficiently.

🗂️ Key Responsibilities

• Updating pupil records and completing data entry.

• Using school management systems to retrieve and maintain information.

• Supporting attendance administration and responding to routine queries.

• Handling telephone calls, emails and general office enquiries.

• Preparing documents and maintaining accurate records.

• Providing administrative support to staff and the wider school team.

👤 What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in school administration.

• Experience using SIMS or Arbor is highly desirable.

• Strong IT skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• A friendly, professional and flexible approach.

• The ability to work effectively in a busy school office.

📩 How to Apply

If you have school administration experience and are looking for a permanent, full-time position with an immediate start, please apply with your CV.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours.