School Administrator

Job description

Job Description

• Risby CEVC Primary School
• Address: 11 Aylmer Close, Risby, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6RT
• Salary: £11,991 per annum
• Hours: 20 Hours per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 5705.

As our School Administrator, you will be an important part of our school community, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

Working closely with the Headteacher and other members of staff, you will provide a welcoming, efficient and professional administrative service to pupils, parents, staff, visitors and external organisations.

Reception and Communication

• Acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external organisations.
• Welcoming visitors and following the school's signing-in and safeguarding procedures.
• Answering telephone calls, responding to emails and dealing with general enquiries.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Supporting effective communication between school, home and external agencies.

Your responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the effective running of the school.
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Supporting the school's values and positive relationships with families and the wider community.
• Participating in relevant training and professional development.
• Undertaking other reasonable administrative duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

You will:

• be friendly, approachable and enjoys working with children and families.
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• be highly organised, accurate and able to prioritise a varied workload.
• have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• be able to work independently, use your own initiative and contribute positively to a small team.
• understand the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection.
• have administrative experience, ideally within a school or similar environment.
• have experience of Arbor or be willing to learn new school systems.
• be adaptable, reliable and willing to support the wider school community.

What we can offer

• A friendly, welcoming and supportive school community
• A varied and rewarding role
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to the daily life of our school
• A dedicated and supportive team of colleagues
• Opportunities for relevant training and professional development.

For more information

Please contact Jo Bird by calling 01284 810367.

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How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance for School Support Staff (Word)and complete theApplication Form for School Support Staff (Word)which should be returned to [email protected]

Closing date: 23 November 2026.

Interview date: 27 November 2026.

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