Careers Information, Advice and Guidance Administrator

Eastbergholthigh; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

East Bergholt High School is seeking an Administration Assistant for their main office. The role is 21 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, term time with additional PD days and GCSE results day.

Salary is £12,644 per annum on Pay scale Grade 3, scale points 4-6, permanent from November 2026. Applicants should have experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, and be able to multitask under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar or related role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Be passionate about working in a school environment and supporting young people to be the best they can be.
• Have experience of working within a similar or related role.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Be proactive, flexible and solutions focussed.
• Be a calm team player who shows energy, enthusiasm and humour.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Proactive & flexible

Job description

• East Bergholt High School
• Address: Heath Road, East Bergholt (near Ipswich), Colchester CO7 6RJ
• Salary: £12,644 per annum, Pay scale Grade 3, Scale points 4 - 6
• Hours: 21 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term time plus 5 PD (Professional Development) days plus GCSE results day
• Contract: Permanent, required from November 2026
• Reference: 5646

East Bergholt High School wish to appoint an Administration Assistant to work in our main office.

You will:

• be passionate about working in a school environment and supporting young people to be the best they can be.
• have experience of working within a similar or related role.
• have excellent communication skills.
• be able to multitask and work under pressure.
• be proactive, flexible and solutions focussed.
• be a calm team player who shows energy, enthusiasm and humour.

East Bergholt High School is set in beautiful "Constable Country" on the Essex/Suffolk border. We are within easy reach of both Ipswich and Colchester and are an easy-out-of-town commute. Learning is at the heart of our work. We care passionately about our students as individuals, and support and encourage them to achieve success in all aspects of School life.

To find out more

Please read the Letter from the Headteacher (pdf), Job Description (pdf) and Recruitment Pack (pdf).

For an informal discussion about the post, or to arrange a visit prior to application, please contact Mrs Bradford, Headteacher’s PA by emailing [e-mail]

Closing date: 9.00 am, 4 November 2026.

Interview date: 9 November 2026.

East Bergholt High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.