Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,823 to £28,141 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | St Robert of Newminster Catholic School & Sixth Form College, Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 294163 |
Summary
Location: St Robert of Newminster Catholic School & Sixth Form College, Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8 - 11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum)
Hours: 37 Hours per Week, (8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am – 4pm Friday), Permanent, Full Year
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We are seeking a friendly, organised and committed Administrative Assistant at St Robert of Newminster Catholic School & Sixth Form College. With over 1,500 students, the right candidate will be a central figure in our bustling environment, helping to maintain the smooth operation of the main school reception.
The ideal candidate will have a friendly and professional manner with strong communication skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure in a busy secondary school environment. The ideal candidate must have experience of working within an administrative role, as well as having a positive outlook and be a team player.
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website, http://bwcet.com/vacancies/, where applications can be completed online.
Closing Date: 19th April 2026
Shortlisting Date: 20th April 2026
Interview Date: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Grade: Grade E, SCP 8 - 11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum)
Hours: 37 Hours per Week, (8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am – 4pm Friday), Permanent, Full Year
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We are seeking a friendly, organised and committed Administrative Assistant at St Robert of Newminster Catholic School & Sixth Form College. With over 1,500 students, the right candidate will be a central figure in our bustling environment, helping to maintain the smooth operation of the main school reception.
The ideal candidate will have a friendly and professional manner with strong communication skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure in a busy secondary school environment. The ideal candidate must have experience of working within an administrative role, as well as having a positive outlook and be a team player.
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website, http://bwcet.com/vacancies/, where applications can be completed online.
Closing Date: 19th April 2026
Shortlisting Date: 20th April 2026
Interview Date: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.