# Office AdministratorEmployer: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Blyth, NorthumberlandContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: £23,419 - £24,174 per annumPosted: 15th October 2026Expires: 2nd November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1579926* Share :* PrintAt St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, we have a new position open for an Office Administrator to join a friendly administrative team, providing an efficient point of contact at our reception.**Job overview**You’ll be responsible for overseeing the reception desk, answering calls and dealing with face-to-face enquiries, signing in visitors and ensuring all visitors are appropriately monitored, maintaining school systems and records, supporting statutory returns, managing our MIS (Arbor), as well as providing general clerical and administrative support and maintaining school records. Above all we value quick learning and a positive, can-do attitude, even when it's really busy.**Job requirements*** Minimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths and English* Ability to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basis* Experience of using information management systems and strong IT skills (skills with using MOS products and Arbor MIS is an advantage)* A high standard of verbal and written communication* Proven ability to show reliability and to work to meet key deadlines**Why join us?**As our Office Administrator, you’ll be able to take pride in ensuring a friendly and courteous port of call is available for any enquiries, contributing as a key part of a wider team to ensure daily administrative operations run smoothly. You’ll have access to training and professional development opportunities, building on key skills to ensure you have a comprehensive and full working knowledge of administration.St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to produce an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. An online check will be carried our on shortlisted candidates.All employees have a responsibility to undertake training and development as required. They also have a responsibility to assist, where appropriate and necessary, with the training and development of fellow employees. All employees have a responsibility of care for their own and others’ health and safety.The above list is not exhaustive and other duties may be attached to the post from time to time. Variation may also occur to the duties and responsibilities without changing the general character of the post. No part of this job profile should be construed as determining the amount of time spent on a particular duty or responsibility.Hours are 37hrs per week, term time, plus teacher training days, fixed term to next summer in the first instance. The salary band is BB04 £27,274 - £28,153 per annum, which is £23,419 - £24,174 per annum after the pro-rata is applied for term time + 5days.We expect to shortlist Mon 2 Nov and interview Wed 4 Nov 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Office Administrator in Blyth employer: Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust
St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters professional growth and development. As part of a larger Catholic Education Trust, teachers benefit from a strong community ethos and numerous opportunities for career progression, all while contributing to the moral and academic development of young men. With a commitment to excellence in education and a focus on nurturing talent, St Cuthbert’s is an inspiring place for educators to thrive.
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Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust Recruitment Team
