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Administration Assistant Level 2

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£25,583 per annum pro-rata (Actual salary £21,519 per annum)Closes: 30 Jun
This is a Trust Foundation School; the employer will be the Governing Body of the School.

Havannah First School
Primrose Lane
Newcastle Great Park
NE13 9FR

Required from 1st September 2026.


We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, professional and welcoming Admin Assistant to join our busy school office. This is a key role at the heart of our school, providing essential administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
 
About the role:
  • Be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and pupils
  • Provide general administrative and clerical support
  • Manage phone calls, emails and enquiries efficiently
  • Support attendance, admissions and pupil data processes
  • Assist with school communications and correspondence
  • Work closely with the School Business Manager and other staff, including the SLT 
We are looking for someone who:
  • Is warm and welcoming with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Is highly organised, efficient and able to prioritise workload
  • Has strong ICT skills (Microsoft Office, SIMS desirable)
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
We can offer you:
  • A warm, welcoming and supportive school community
  • Friendly, dedicated staff and enthusiastic children
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • A positive working environment where everyone is valued
  • Excellent facilities in our new, state of the art building on Newcastle Great Park
You can find out more about our school on our Instagram account @Havannah1st and our website.

Visits to school are encouraged. Please contact the office to arrange a visit to meet key staff and learn more about our school and the job.

Havannah First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a range of other recruitment checks including two satisfactory references.
 
Closing Date: Midday on Tuesday 30th June 2026.

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