Administration Assistant

Castle EAST School; Bungay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Castle EAST School is seeking an organized and proactive administrator to provide comprehensive support across the school. The role includes handling a wide range of general office duties, maintaining confidentiality, and communicating effectively with staff, pupils, and parents.

The successful candidate will work three days a week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and participate in safeguarding duties with DBS checks required. Training for first aid will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Previous administrative experience, ideally within an educational setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the confidence to use initiative when required.
• A clear understanding of confidentiality and the importance of handling sensitive information appropriately.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also managing tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient administrative support across the school.
• Maintain high standards of service and build positive relationships with colleagues, pupils, parents and carers.
• Assist with first aid responsibilities (full training provided).
• Respond flexibly and exercise sound judgement and initiative when working independently.

Skills

IT skills

Organisation

Administrative experience

Communication (oral & written)

Initiative

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The successful candidate will provide effective and efficient administrative support across the school, undertaking a wide range of general office duties. The role requires a commitment to maintaining high standards of service, building positive relationships, and communicating effectively with colleagues, pupil and parents and carers. The position will also include first aid responsibilities, for which full training will be provided.

We are looking for someone who is flexible and able to demonstrate sound judgement and initiative when working independently.

You will have:

• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
• Previous administrative experience, ideally within an educational setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the confidence to use initiative when required
• A clear understanding of confidentiality and the importance of handling sensitive information appropriately
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also managing tasks independently

Working in a school environment is both rewarding and varied. At times, the role can be fast-paced and demanding, requiring flexibility and resilience. The successful candidate will be able to respond effectively to changing priorities and unexpected situations, maintaining a professional and positive approach at all times.

This post is for 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday).

EAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and six other primary schools Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston , Kyson, Aldeburgh and Saxmundham with whom we work closely.