Senior Administrator (Maternity Cover)
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Northumberland -
Salary:
Grade F, SCP 14-19 (£29,540 - £32,061 per annum, pro rata) -
Hours:
37 hours per week, Term Time Only, plus 10 days to be agreed (40 weeks) -
Contractual Status:
Temporary -
Closing Date:
14th Dec 2025
Senior Administrator (Maternity Cover)
Location: St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School, Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, NE42 6EY
Grade: Grade F, SCP 14-19 (£29,540 – £32,061 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only, plus 10 days to be agreed (40 weeks)
Join our team at St. Matthew’s Catholic Primary School!
We are currently seeking an exceptional Senior Administrator (temporary maternity cover) to collaborate closely with our School Business Manager, ensuring seamless administrative operations.
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of administrative experience, preferably within an educational setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing efficient, effective, and precise administrative support.
- Utilising strong ICT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software systems.
- Capturing, organising, and retrieving information accurately.
- Demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication.
- Exhibiting excellent organisational skills and adaptability in approach.
- Thriving both independently and as a collaborative team member.
- Prior experience with Schools Management Information Systems, particularly Arbor, is advantageous.
Join us on our journey of excellence in education at St. Matthew’s Catholic Primary School!
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website, http://bwcet.com/vacancies/, where applications can be completed online.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 14th December 2025
Shortlisting Date: Monday 15th December 2025
Interview Date: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, our mission is clear: enabling all to flourish. Inspired by our Catholic faith and values, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, and personally – so that every young person is given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to be a family of 48 schools working in partnership with our Diocese, directors, governors and school leaders. Together, we are committed to preserving and protecting Catholic education, ensuring its strength, sustainability, and accessibility for generations to come.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust supports and partners with five secondary schools, one middle school, one first school and forty-one primary schools in the west of our Diocese. Our designated schools are located in four different Local Authorities: Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
