Administration Assistant

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well organised, reliable and flexible Administrative Assistant who has the ability to manage a diverse administrative role. The successful applicant must have the ability to work in a busy educational environment and will be expected to work as part of a team, being responsible for a range of administrative and reception tasks, as well as dealing with student and parent queries. The successful applicant will be an experienced and knowledgeable individual who will bring enthusiasm to this varied role. They will have a passion to work within the education sector and will join a busy team, providing essential support to help ensure the smooth running of the school. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Someone with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with outstanding attention to detail Someone with experience of working in this type of role A self-motivated and industrious person A problem solver with a high level of initiative Someone comfortable with working in a school environment Someone with superb ‘customer care’ who can confidently communicate with students and their families A reliable, flexible, and effective team player Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent ICT skills WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living. Generous annual leave Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals Enthusiastic and motivated students An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development A school with its community at heart Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group Flexible working options may be considered. If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplenorthgosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 429 9797, option 4. We do not accept CV's. If you attach a CV to you application this will not be considered as part of the recruitment process. Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date. The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.