School Admin Assistant: Front Desk & Pastoral

Great Yarmouth Primary Academy and Nursery; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Health Plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts

Free parking

CPD programmes

Induction programme

Job summary

Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is hiring an Administration Assistant to join our team. You will deliver high-quality administrative and pastoral support, working with senior leaders, staff, pupils and parents to ensure smooth school operations.

The role requires strong organisational skills, accuracy and effective communication; you will use Office 365, ICT equipment and reprographics tools in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE Maths and English).
• Experience as receptionist/front of house in a busy environment.
• General administrative experience and IT confidence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a welcoming staff member for parents and visitors.
• Handle telephone, email and general enquiries promptly.
• Maintain office supplies and purchase orders as needed.
• Assist with events such as parents’ evenings and open days.
• Support school trips, after-school activities and attendance/pastoral admin.
• Provide reprographics, reception cover and breaktime duties.
• Participate in first aid rota and training.

Skills

Reception experience

Office 365

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

Reprographics tools

Job description

Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is hiring an Administration Assistant to join our team. You will deliver high-quality administrative and pastoral support, working with senior leaders, staff, pupils and parents to ensure smooth school operations.

The role requires strong organisational skills, accuracy and effective communication; you will use Office 365, ICT equipment and reprographics tools in a fast-paced environment.