Administrative Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Nacton Church of England Primary School is seeking a highly organised Administrative Assistant to join their supportive team. The role includes receptionist duties and general admin support with part-time hours, aimed at ensuring a positive working environment. Previous experience in a school setting is advantageous.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD

Access to Wellbeing program

Access to pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous school experience advantageous.
• Must possess excellent administrative and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support including data entry and answering the phone.
• Act as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, and visitors.
• Manage the school lunch order and communicate with the kitchen.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Job description

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• Nacton Church of England Primary School, Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0EU
• Permanent. Required from September 2025
• Reference: 7564
• Working hours Monday 9-12pm, Tuesday 9-12pm and Friday 9am -3.30pm (8.30 -3pm preferred).
  
  
  

Job Description

• Nacton Church of England Primary School, Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0EU
• £24,404 - £25,183 pro rata (£12.65 - £13.05 per hour)
• Part time*
• Permanent. Required from September 2025
• Reference: 7564
• Working hours Monday 9-12pm, Tuesday 9-12pm and Friday 9am -3.30pm (8.30 -3pm preferred).
  
  
  

Nacton C of E Primary School is seeking a highly organised and motivated Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. Working as part of a team of three within the school office, the role will include receptionist duties along with general admin support.

You will:

• provide day-to-day administrative support including data entry, word processing and answering the phone
• manage the school lunch order and communicate with the school kitchen
• act as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors, and external agencies
• record pupil attendance and provide first day calling for absent pupils as required
• maintain and update records and systems.
  
  
  

Previous school experience would be advantageous as well as evidence of excellent administrative and organisational skills.

Nacton C of E Primary School is a small village school with a family feel. We currently have 96 children on roll. We build strong foundations, rooted in the teachings of the Bible and example of Jesus, to enable our children to reach their fullest potential. They learn to value themselves, cherish one another and take responsibility for the world around them.

We will offer you:

• ongoing CPD
• access to Wellbeing program
• access to pension scheme.
  
  
  

To find out more

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (word) and Guidance Notes (word)

How To Apply

Please complete the Application Form (word)

Completed application to be returned to [e-mail] or by post to the school.

Closing date: 9am, 11 July 2025.

Interview date: 17 July 2025.

Nacton Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for all posts.

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