At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to ensure smooth school operations and effective communication.
- Company: Well-established school in Newcastle with a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead an established team and grow your career.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in school administration and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 30 £ per hour.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4AD
Pay: £20 to £30 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Full time
Closing Date: 20/07/2026
About this job:
School Administration Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne, starting in September. This is a full-time temporary position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. An excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator or office manager looking to advance their career within a busy educational environment.
The Role:
- Line managing a team of Administration Assistants, coordinating workloads, staff deployment, and supporting professional development.
- Ensuring a high standard of communication with parents, carers, and external stakeholders.
- Managing incoming correspondence and information, ensuring it is handled promptly and appropriately.
- Overseeing the school's reception service and building positive relationships with students, parents, and visitors.
- Managing a varied administrative workload and ensuring effective business support across the school.
- Coordinating daily staff cover arrangements, liaising with supply agencies and planning ahead for known absences.
- Recording staff absences and producing absence reports for senior leaders and governors.
- Booking training courses and maintaining accurate CPD records.
- Supporting recruitment processes and completing associated administrative tasks.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience within a school administration or school office management role.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong IT and administration skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
What You'll Receive:
- Full-time hours.
- Supportive school environment.
- Opportunity to lead an established administrative team.
- Potential for a permanent contract.
- September start available.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace School Admin Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne
Leadership Skills
People Management
Organisational Skills
Time Management
IT Skills
Administration Skills
Communication Skills
