Regional Administrator - North & West

About Us

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Regional Administrator to join our North and West Team. We are looking for an organised individual who can call on their strong administrative skills and experience to support the North and West Team in being the first line of communication and leading on events management.

Corporate Responsibilities

• To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT.
• To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
• To comply with all reasonable management requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the North and West team.
• Ensure a seamless, positive experience for potential and existing partners, as well as potential applicants, which reflects the NIoT’s ethos and values.
• Communicate with schools to ensure trainee teachers gain suitable school-based placements.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications. This includes screening phone calls, managing emails, drafting correspondence, and responding to enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Gathering existing data into reports to enable the senior team to quality assure the programmes.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive information, documents, or conversations.
• Prepare event spaces fully for events/meetings when needed. Inclusive of layout, ICT/audio equipment and ensure refreshments are organised and provided, which may occasionally be in a different venue from the main base (Blackburn).
• Undertake reasonable support requests from other campuses if and when needed, as agreed by line manager.
• Adhere to office procedures and maintain accurate record-keeping.

Essential Criteria

• Strong administrative experience.
• Experience of using initiative to solve problems.
• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A pro-active approach that focuses on solutions.
• Highly proficient in managing and monitoring processes which drive successful reporting.
• A sensitivity to the requirements of different audiences and an ability to adapt style appropriately.
• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching.
• An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of teachers and school leaders.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of the Education sector.
• A relevant qualification in Business Administration.
• Previous experience of working in a remote and geographically distributed team.
• Experience of using management information systems and/or various online learning environments, particularly Microsoft Teams .

Working at the National Institute of Teaching

Contract: Temporary 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time.

Salary:  £27,711 per annum, plus benefits.

Key Benefits:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• Flexible start and end working times.
• Flexible working opportunities, including significant scope for hybrid working.
• At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
• Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.

Diversity and Inclusion

The National Institute of Teaching is committed to creating a diverse environment and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and are open to job shares, secondments, part-time, and flexible working schedules.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

Notes:

-This document is an overview of the role.

-The responsibilities will include but will not be limited to those listed above and it is anticipated that the role will evolve over time and as such the duties may change.

-This document does not form part of the contract of employment.

-We regret that we are currently unable to sponsor visas.

-This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.

How to Apply

Apply Here: Submit your application online

Closing Date: 23:59, 27 July 2025 (BST)

Contact Us: If you have any queries about this role, please email us at [email protected]