Deputy Administration Manager


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 5AR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Whickham is a school at the heart of the community. It is a place in which everybody is valued and where learning is cherished in a safe, caring and supportive environment. A school where everyone is inspired to be the best they can be.

The Deputy Administration Manager plays a key role in the effective running of the school office and school MIS (management information system), with specific responsibility on one day each week for arranging staff cover for lessons and duties. The post holder will also support Sixth Form administration and be involved in the transition process for new students. The post holder will also be responsible for line management of some administrative and reception staff.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy school environment. You will provide administrative support in the main office and cover during the school holiday periods.

What the school offers its staff

As well as joining a supportive school community, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits, including:

• HSF Health Plan, providing cashback towards everyday healthcare costs including dental and optical care

• HSF Assist, including 24/7 GP advice, virtual GP consultations and a private prescription service

• 24/7 counselling and emotional wellbeing support

• Access to legal advice and support

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Generous occupational sick pay

• A term-time working pattern

• Opportunities for training and professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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