Current Vacancies
Administration Assistant
Contract type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: Grade E, £26,824 – £28,142 pro rata to Tern time only and depending on length of service
Hours per week: 37 hours per week term-time only
Employment Location: Front Street Primary School
Closing Date: 08/04/2026 12 noon
The Governors and Headteacher of Front Street Primary School wish to appoint an organised, proactive, and friendly administrator to join our successful, friendly and thriving team from May 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Front-office reception duties including answering telephone calls, greeting and signing in visitors, and managing enquiries.
Act as first point of contact for general parent, pupil and visitor enquiries in person, via telephone and email contact.
Handling attendance, pupil records, and general data entry.
Supporting staff with administrative tasks and document preparation.
Managing emails, post, and internal communication systems.
Assisting with safeguarding processes and compliance tasks.
Providing administration and general operational support to ensure the smooth running of the school.
Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties and liaising with parents.
Assisting with arrangements for visits by school nurses, photographers etc.
Assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc.
Maintain Manual and computerised records.
Undertake financial administration such as processing orders, financial transactions, financial recording, procurement of goods and services.
Applicants need to have:
- Experience of using MIS systems, ideally Arbor.
- Relevant and recent experience of working in a customer service or administrative or receptionist role, ideally within a school setting.
- Good knowledge of ICT, Microsoft Office programmes, such as Word and Excel.
- Be passionate and dedicated to their job.
- Strong communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
In return we can offer:
- Welcoming, friendly, inclusive and dedicated staff.
- Well-mannered children, supportive parents and governing body.
- A forward-thinking school, always looking for innovative ways to grow and improve.
Front Street Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment and our appointment process will be rigorous in this matter.
All visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please ring the school office on 0191 4881941 to book.
Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidance. If successful you will need to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Salary amounts quoted are full time equivalent from 1st September to 31st August therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they will be subject to an equated salary adjustment and will be adjusted to term time only working.
Further information about our school can be found on our website www.frontstreetprimary.co.uk
Application forms are available from our school office : FrontStreetCommunityPrimary@Gateshead.Gov.UK
Shortlisting: Shortlisted applicants will be advised by Tuesday 21st April 2026. Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
Interviews: Week commencing 27th April 2026
