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Admin assistant

St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Nr Diss, Suffolk, IP22 1DW

32 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  24 August 2026

• Latest start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Between 18-22hrs a week Monday- all day- 8:30am- 4:15pm (example) Tuesday- Morning only- 8:30am- 12:30pm (example) Wednesday - all day Thursday- Morning only Friday- Day off NB- final hours to be confirmed
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Starting between £25,583 and £26,351 (Pro-rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will:

• have a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data protection
• have an understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child protection in a school setting
• have excellent organisational and time-management skills
• have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders
• be proficient in the use of IT systems and software, including Microsoft Office and school-specific administrative systems
• have great attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and data entry
• have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently as required
• have flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of the school.

Training on school-based systems and processes will be provided.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud of being a Local Authority school and are not part of a Multi-Academy Trust. St Botolphs is a Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School.

St Botolphs CEVCP is a small school (181 pupils) based on a spacious site with good facilities including a computer suite and library. Our last OFSTED inspection (May 2023) confirmed we continue to be a 'Good' school.

St Botolphs CEVCP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. Please note that all applicants will be subject to online searches. The successful candidate will also be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits of working for the school include being part of a well-supported team, continued training opportunities and enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Administration Assistant.docx - 40.6 KB (opens in new tab)

Schools' Choice St Bots Job Applicant Privacy Notice-.pdf - 514 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 181 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
• Email address: mark.cobbold@st-botolphs.suffolk.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01379 890181
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-botolph-s-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school

St Botolphs CEVCP is a small rural primary school on the Suffolk and Norfolk border.  The school has one form entry and approx 180 children on role.

Arranging a visit to St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mark.cobbold@st-botolphs.suffolk.sch.uk.

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