Administrative Assistant
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Admin Assistant Band 3
Northumbria House , Cramlington
You have a rare opportunity to join the Virtual Schools multi disciplinary ESLAC, Education Support for Looked After Children Team to support the education of care experienced children and young people. The successful applicant will provide comprehensive admin support to the ESLAC team, be enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable with a high level of communication skills. You will have considerable experience of using the required skills in a recent role, and be confident using various systems including working with data. Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to meet deadlines is essential.
For an informal discussion please contact Tara Prescott, Virtual School Deputy Headteacher 07767 221092
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme β up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- Car leasing scheme
Further information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
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