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Administration Assistant

Teesdale School and Sixth Form is a part of the North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint an Administration Assistant to join our dedicated team. 

You will play have an important role within our busy administration office, delivering administration support to all colleagues as well as working with our school administration/finance systems. 

We have 700 children across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Post-16. Our school size means that we can really get to know our students; know who they are; their aspirations, ideas, talents and dreams, bringing out the best in them, helping to champion their ambitions and giving them a great start in life. Teesdale School is a place where traditional values of kindness, respect and hard work take precedence. 

Teesdale School and Sixth Form was rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2019. 

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experience excellences every day. 

We are committed to: 

  • A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students 
  • A positive and caring ethos 
  • An excellent learning environment and resources 
  • A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued 
  • A supportive and effective governing body 

We can offer: 

  • National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book).
  • Local Government Pension Scheme. 
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice and counselling service 24/7 365 days per year.

The successful candidate will: 

  • hold a NVQ 2 in Business Administration (or equivalent). 
  • have English & Maths at GCSE 9-4 (A*-C) / NVQ (or equivalent) 
  • have experience of working in an administrative/customer/financial services setting 
  • have excellent IT skills 
  • have excellent interpersonal skills 
  • have a flexible approach to work. 

Deadline: Thursday 5th January 2022, 9am 

How to apply: 

Application packs can be downloaded from the website. 

Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned by email with application forms to Karen Watson, Support Services & Exams Manager at [email protected] Please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.