Senior Administration and Data Assistant

The Senior Administrative Assistant plays a key role in the effective running of the school office and school MIS (management information system), with specific responsibility on one day each week for arranging staff cover for lessons and duties. The post holder will also support Sixth Form administration and be involved in the transition process for new students. This role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy school environment. You will provide administrative support in the main office and cover during the school holiday periods. Hours of Work: 37 Hours per week (as outlined below), with flexibility required to adjust hours accordingly in order to provide cover for staff absence, including working until 5:00pm when necessary

• Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8.30 - 4.30
• Wednesday: 7.15-3.15
• Friday: 8.30 - 4.00 on Fridays
All year round (Annual leave to be taken during school holidays) Are you ready to lead our team?

Whickham is a school at the heart of the community. It is a place in which everybody is valued and where learning is cherished in a safe, caring and supportive environment. A school where everyone is inspired to be the best they can be.


• Protected CPD time: 1 hour of dedicated professional learning every fortnight, ringfenced in your working schedule
• Meaningful development opportunities: Training tailored to your role, professional interests and long-term career aspirations - not generic box-ticking exercises
• Accredited training packages: Access to nationally recognised qualifications and specialist development opportunities across leadership, data, systems and education support services
• Opportunity to influence and lead: A chance to contribute to strategic school priorities, develop operational excellence and drive continuous improvement across administrative and data function
Modern facilities that support great work
• Modern systems and technology to support efficient, effective ways of working
• Access to well-equipped workspaces and high-quality digital infrastructure
• Opportunities to work collaboratively across teams and contribute to school-wide projects and improvement initiatives
The practical benefits
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including bicycle and electric vehicle leasing
• Higher priority for your children's admission to our heavily oversubscribed school
• Modern facilities with the latest display technology across the school
• A supportive, values-led environment where your contribution is recognised and your development matters
Commitment to safeguarding