We are seeking to appoint an Administration Assistant to work in our Junior and Senior School offices during term time. The successful candidate will be organised, computer-literate and thrive in a fast-paced School environment.
Please note, previous applicants need not apply.
The salary will be in the region of £14,700 (actual salary for term time only working, £22,300 FTE).
Hours of work: Average of 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday on a double day shift pattern rotating on a fortnightly basis:
1. Pattern 1: 08:15 – 15:00
2. Pattern 2: 08:15 – 17:00
Term time only (plus 4 weeks, totalling 39 weeks).
Contract type: Permanent
Location: West Avenue, Gosforth, and The Grove, Gosforth
Benefits:
* Employer pension contribution
* Excellent and easily accessible location from throughout the region
* Free parking available nearby or the possibility to apply for a parking permit
* Fee remission for children in the school in accordance with the staff fee remission policy
* Free staff lunches are available during term time in the school dining room
* Corporate Metro card scheme and cycle to work scheme
Newcastle School for Boys is the only independent school in the North East of England providing continuity of education from age three to 18. We are passionate about boys’ learning and their development as young men of excellent character.
Full details of the role’s responsibilities can be found in the job description.
To discuss any questions about the role, please contact Human Resources, on hr@newcastleschool.co.uk.
How to apply:
Applicants should complete our online application form. The closing date for applications is Sunday 16 February 2025 with interviews likely to take place during the week commencing Monday 17 February 2025.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.
This post amounts to regulated activity. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates as part of the interview process.
For further information, please contact: hr@newcastleschool.co.uk. A full job description and application form are available on the school website www.newcastleschool.co.uk.
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