Required as soon as possible, subject to all clearances being in place.
The Governors and Headteacher of Kells Lane Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced and efficient administrator with immediate effect or as soon as reasonably practicable.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate:
- an excellent work ethos, who can cope with the demands of a busy school office
- that they can maintain a welcoming reception to the school for all pupils and visitors
- that they can work proactively as well as reactively
- that they can organise, maintain and monitor pupil attendance and all pupil systems
- that they have previous experience of using a schools MIS (preferably Arbor)
- that they have previous experience of handling cash, data entry and maintaining an electronic diary system
- that they can produce reports and carry out other duties to support the School Business Manager, Head Teacher and Governors
You will be expected to be able to manage your own workload and respond to the many interruptions throughout the school day. You need to be committed and motivated in your work.
Proposed hours of work 7.45am – 1.45pm Monday – Friday. Some flexibility may be required around this.
Kells Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to support this. If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
Please refer to the Job Description to complete your application.
We regret that due to the high number of applications that we receive, we will not be able to contact any applicants unsuccessful at the shortlisting process. All shortlisted applicants will be contacted by school within 1 week of the closing date.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Tracey Skinner, School Business Manager on 0191 4334143 or email [email protected] to arrange a suitable time.
On-line application forms only from www.gateshead.gov.uk
Closing date:12 noon on Friday 5th September 2025
Shortlisting will take place Monday 8th September 2025
Interviews will take place on Friday 19th September 2025
Please supply an email address for each of your referees, all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.
Salary amounts quoted are from 1st September to 31st August, if you commence employment part way through the academic year they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment
