At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students and staff with admin tasks and run the reprographics service.
- Company: Join Northern Education Trust, a leading charitable education Trust in the North of England.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Flexible working requests considered; visits to the Academy welcomed.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on students' lives in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Organised, proactive, and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with students.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2027 to cover the substantive postholder whilst on secondment.
Salary Range: Grade 2, SCP 4-5, FTE salary £26,016.00 - £26,427.00, (pro rata salary £22,985.14- £23,348.25). Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.
Working Type: Full Time 37 hours per week, 39 working weeks, 45.942 paid weeks.
Base: Hetton Academy, North Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9JZ.
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
We are seeking an organised, proactive and enthusiastic admin assistant to run reprographics and student services reception. The successful candidate will:
- Provide an effective and student friendly first point of contact for students on all matters relating to academy life, ensuring students are directed to the correct advice and guidance or issued with information in a timely manner.
- Provide a friendly and efficient reception service for staff and visitors to the school, including answering telephone calls, registering visitors and providing administrative services as needed.
The Academy has undergone rapid and continuous improvement since joining NET in 2022 and we have celebrated KS4 results that are well above the national average as well as being amongst the top performing schools in the North East. If you are hard-working and passionate about the wellbeing of students we would love to hear from you. Visits to the Academy are welcomed so that you can meet our amazing students and our inspirational teachers.
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits: In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
In order to apply for this position, please visit: Application Link.
For more information, please contact Charlotte Taylor, PA to the Principal / Office Manager, at c.taylor2@northerneducationtrust.org.
Closing date: Midday, Monday 28th September 2026.
Reprographics/Admin Assistant (Secondary) employer: Northern Education Trust
Freebrough Academy, as part of Northern Education Trust, is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a focus on employee growth and development, staff are encouraged to enhance their skills while contributing to a nurturing educational environment in the beautiful coastal town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The academy offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the community.
