administrative & finance officer – permanent - welbeck academy

WISE Academies

Welbeck Academy, Flodden Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2QL

Administrative and Finance Officer – Permanent

22 hours per week, Term Time plus 20 DAYS (42 weeks)

SCP £15,683 - £17,012 per annum (£28,598 - £31,022 pro rata)

Required from November 2025

Vacancy reference: WB/ 286245

We are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced administrator to join our academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for day to day administration of the busy academy office as well as other duties such as dealing with parents and visitors. In this role you will work as a member of an established team and will contribute to the wider school community. You will also need to demonstrate the ability to work with teachers and work independently to support pupils.

Welbeck aims to provide the highest quality primary education located in Walker, Newcastle. Our school has been open and serving the community since 1914. In that time there have been many changes to education and indeed our beautiful school building. WISE Academies are proud to have been involved with the school since 2012, and our shared passion is to make our children feel loved, nurtured and safe so that they realise their true academic potential. It is essential that we challenge and support our pupils to achieve their full potential in their academic, creative, personal, physical, moral and spiritual development. Together we endeavour to make Welbeck Academy an exciting place for children to learn, grow and flourish.

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience of working in a school (or similar) for at least a minimum of 3 years.
• Be highly organised and able to demonstrate good knowledge and experience of administrative systems.
• Be experienced and confident in the use of ICT.
• Deliver high quality customer service.
• Form excellent relationships with staff, parents and children.
• Be flexible and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Be thoroughly professional, understanding issues of confidentiality and the need to protect the welfare of children.

The mission of WISE Academies is to provide a high quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. The mission of WISE Academies is to provide a high quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. All are valued and inspired to flourish and grow as individuals.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the Academy and as part of WISE Trust.
• Exceptionally enthusiastic children and families who love WISE Academy.
• Competitive Salary.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years.
• Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
• Excellent training and peer support.
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
• A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
• Ongoing commitment to your professional development.

WISE Academies set high expectations for staff and students in order to meet our mission and raise standards. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.

Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.

You can apply online through the North East Jobs Website, go to WISE Academies Jobs and click Apply for Administrative and Finance Officer - Permanent - Welbeck Academy For further details, please see the supporting documents section of this advert. For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone [option 5] or e-mail

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Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 3rd November 2025

Interviews: TBC

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £15,683.00-£17,012.00 per year

Expected hours: 22 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person