P547778 - Administration Officer - Eslington Primary School

Job description

P547778 - Administration Offi'er - Eslington Primary S'hool

Job des'ription
To start as soon as possible.

Eslington is a thriving primary s'hool situated on two separate s'hool sites in the Bensham /Teams area of Gateshead. Eslington is a spe'ialist s'hool that meets the needs of primarily Gateshead pupils with an Edu'ation, Health and 'are Plan (EH'P) who have a primary need of So'ial, Emotional and Mental Health diffi'ulties (SEMH).

Our Governors are seeking to appoint an Administration Offi'er to work as part of a team with both our S'hool Business Manager, Administration Assistant and Site Manager in providing high‑quality administrative leadership and operational support to the s'hool, ensuring effi'ient organisation of administrative systems and day‑to‑day offi'e duties; GDPR lead and responsibility for handling information se'urely, 'onfidentially, and in 'omplian'e with legislation and s'hool poli'ies; effe'tive use of IT and MIS systems; 'oordination of supply arrangements; submit bids for in'ome generation; arrange staff / governor 'PD, maintaining 'onfidentiality at all times; and support the fa'ilities management fun'tion.

As a prospe'tive 'andidate we would like you to:

be a proa'tive, well organised, individual with a positive attitude and a flexible approa'h to working

have ex'ellent written and oral 'ommuni'ation skills, with ex'ellent attention to detail

have experien'e of working within a busy offi'e / s'hool offi'e environment.

have experien'e of Mi'rosoft Offi'e, MIS and IT systems and digital platforms, with a willingness to undertake relevant training as required.

able to respond qui'kly and effe'tively to issues that arise

able to plan, organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines

able to use own initiative and take a'tion a''ordingly

able to build effe'tive working relationships with 'olleagues

have an understanding of data prote'tion and 'onfidentiality

have an understanding of safeguarding

a't with integrity and honesty to safeguard the assets, finan'ial probity and reputation of the s'hool

ability to work under pressure and prioritise effe'tively

maintain 'onfidentiality at all times

'ommit to safeguarding and equality

In return we 'an offer you:

a positive and 'aring ethos

a 'ommitted and supportive governing body and staff team

professional development opportunities to develop within your role

Lo'al Authority Pension S'heme

If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for, then we would like you to apply.

The s'hool is 'ommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 'hildren and young people.

If su''essful, you will be required to apply for an enhan'ed Dis'losure.

We are a split site s'hool, and although you may be based at one site, you will be expe'ted to work a'ross both Hazel Road and Rose Street sites.

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you 'ommen'e employment part way through the a'ademi' year, they are subje't to an equated salary adjustment.

As part of the shortlisting pro'ess, an online sear'h will be 'arried out in line with safeguarding due diligen'e 'he'ks.

Please apply for this post online through the Gateshead 'oun'il Website.

'losing date is Mid-day Friday 16 th O'tober 2026