Receptionist / Administration Assistant

Receptionist/Administration Assistant

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 21 May 2026
• Salary: £26,823 to £28,141 per year, pro rata
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 08 June 2026
• Location: St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 296802

Summary

Location: St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD

Grade: Grade E SCP 8-11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: Full time, Term Time plus 10 days, Permanent

Required from: ASAP

St. Bede's is a highly successful, oversubscribed school, located within easy travelling distance of Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.

St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College 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, which will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our main office team at St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College. The role will involve providing a wide range of effective and efficient general clerical/admin duties.

We provide:

• Excellent care and support for all staff
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing opportunities for professional development
• A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff

How to apply

For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website and applications can be completed online.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 8th June 2026

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: 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.

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Grade: Grade E SCP 8-11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum, pro rata) Hours: Full time, Term Time plus 10 days, Permanent Required from: ASAP St. Bede's is a highly successful, oversubscribed school, located within easy travelling distance of Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland. St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College 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, which will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our main office team at St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College. The role will involve providing a wide range of effective and efficient general clerical/admin duties. We provide:

• Excellent care and support for all staff
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing opportunities for professional development
• A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff