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ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT VACANCY
Administration Assistant
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping
Head Teacher: Mr N Conway
Salary: Scale D Point 5-6 (£24,790.00 – £25,183.00) pro rata to hours and weeks worked (actual salary £14,217.73 -£14,217.73) A job evaluation process is underway and the post will be subject to this.
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: 25 hours per week + 5 additional days (times and days to be discussed)
St. Joseph’s is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham. The details of each of the schools currently within the Trust can be found on our website www.bccet.org.uk
The governors of this popular and successful school wish to appoint an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our outstanding team.
Applications are invited from qualified/experienced Administrative Assistants who can support our Catholic ethos and have a strong commitment towards continuing to raise standards within a caring environment.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to sjmoffice@stjosephssunderland.school by 12.00pm on Monday 22nd September 2025. Emailed applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact sjm@stjosephssunderland.school
Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Interview: Monday 29th September 2025