Admin Assistant (Part-Time)

Prospero Teaching; Par; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant for a primary school in Ipswich, starting September 2025. The role involves managing school office tasks, assisting the Headteacher, and providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should be organised and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage school office administration tasks.
• Assist the Headteacher by managing their inbox and tasks.
• Handle telephone inquiries and liaise with school visitors and parents.

Skills

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Multi-tasking

Job description

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Prospero Teaching are looking for an Administrative Assistant (Personal Assistant to Head) for a Primary School in Ipswich from September 2025. This role is for mornings only and is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment within a supportive team.

About the Admin Assistant position:

You will be dealing with all aspects of school office administration including dealing with telephone inquiries, liaising with school visitors and parents, arranging meetings. In addition the successful candidate will be working alongside the Headteacher as their Personal Assistant which will include helping to manage their inbox and tasks, ensuring efficient communication and task prioritisation.

Contract details for the Admin Assistant position:

• Position – Part-Time School Office Administrator
• Type of work – Administrative
• Contract type – Ongoing
• Duration / Likely Duration – Ongoing- For the autumn term at least with view of extension
• Full time/part-time – Part-time
• Minimum rate of pay – £ per day (PAYE)

About the successful School Office Administrator:

• You should be organised with a positive attitude
• Able to work individually as well as part of a team
• Previous experience in a school environment is desirable but not essential, however you must have previous admin experience
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task

To be eligible the School Office Administrator must have/be:

• Enhanced child barred list DBS check registered on the update service
• Minimum of 2 references

Please apply now with your updated CV, if this position is of interest.

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