Administrative Assistant

Job description

Chilton Community Primary School are seeking a friendly, organised and reliable Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office team on a 12‑month fixed‑term maternity cover contract, commencing September 2026. This key role supports the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the school office and reception, working closely with the Office Manager, Head of School and Executive Headteacher. You will act as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors and external agencies and will provide high‑quality administrative support across the school. - Chilton Community Primary School - Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1NN - Salary: £26,016 pro rata (£19,068 per annum) - Hours: Part time, 32.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Contract: Maternity Cover, Fixed term for 12 months, required from September 2026 - Reference: 8922 You will: - be welcoming, professional and approachable at all times - have strong organisational and administrative skills - be confident working in a busy reception and office environment - communicate effectively with staff, parents and visitors - have good IT skills and be willing to learn school systems such as Arbor - work well as part of a team an...