Part-Time School Office Administrator — Welcoming & Organized

Suffolk County Council; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Risby CEVC Primary School is seeking a School Administrator to join our welcoming office team. You will support front-desk duties, handle communications with parents and visitors, and assist with daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth school operation.

The role requires strong IT skills, discretion and the ability to work well in a small team while maintaining safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or customer-facing roles.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Arbor or willingness to learn school information systems.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external organisations.
• Answer calls, respond to emails and manage general enquiries.
• Support the day-to-day running of the school office and administration.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding in all duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Organised

Discretion & confidentiality

Arbor experience

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Risby CEVC Primary School is seeking a School Administrator to join our welcoming office team. You will support front-desk duties, handle communications with parents and visitors, and assist with daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth school operation.

The role requires strong IT skills, discretion and the ability to work well in a small team while maintaining safeguarding standards.