Administration Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Stowmarket is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join their dedicated team. This position serves as the first point of contact for parents and pupils, requiring good communication and organizational skills, along with GCSE qualifications in Maths and English. The role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for personal and professional development. Applications should be sent to the Head Teacher by the closing date, 7 January 2026.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Variety of admin duties

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and friendly professional for an administrative role.
• First point of contact for parents and pupils.
• Respect confidentiality and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative tasks within the school office.
• Serve as the welcoming face of the school.
• Undertake necessary training as required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent)

Ability to use initiative

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

Job description

• Trinity CEVAP School

• Address: Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 2BZ

• Salary: £24,414 - £25,185 per annum (pro rata)

• Hours: 16 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only), Mon, Tues and Thurs 9:15am – 12:45pm, Fri – 8:30am – 3:15pm

• Contract: Permanent, Required from 19 January 2026.

• Reference: 8263

Trinity CEVAP School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and friendly professional administrative assistant to join our team of dedicated, hardworking and caring staff. You will be joining the team as part of the welcoming face of our school.

You will:

• be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and all who visit the school
• have Maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above
• be a good communicator, with a good telephone manner
• possess good organisational skills
• respect the confidentiality of the role, working within the school policies
• be able to work in a team, and be able to use your initiative
• have a willingness to undertake any necessary training.

We can offer you:

• a friendly, supportive and hardworking team and governing body
• a varied and fulfilling role, with a range of admin duties
• a positive environment in our well‑resourced school
• active encouragement of personal and professional development.

Experience of working within a school office would be ideal, but not essential.

As a Church of England Voluntary Aided school candidates should be sympathetic to our Christian ethos.

For more information

Visits to the school are welcome, by arrangement. Please call 01449 770462 to arrange.

How to apply

Please complete the Application Form (docx) and read the Application Guidance (docx).

Completed applications should be addressed to FAO The Head Teacher, Mrs L. Curran‑Spain and emailed to: [e-mail]

Closing date: 2pm, 7 January 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 12 January 2026.