Administrative Assistant

Bungay High School, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RW

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September/October2025

• Closing date

  12 September 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  25 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,485.21 Annually (Actual)

Administrative Assistant job summary

Administrative Assistant - 37 hours per week for 39 weeks per year. September/October 2025 start. Permanent

Grade 2, Point 3 - £24,027 - Pro-rata (actual) salary £20,485.21 (depending on previous experience).

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, diligent and organised Administrative Assistant based at Bungay High School. The successful candidate will be based in the Reprographics Department but during the mornings would be required to cover the main school office from 8.00-9.15am. Occasionally you may be required to cover the main office at other times as directed by the Office Manager,

Both roles are crucial within our school with the main office being the first port of call for students, parents and visitors and the Reprographics Department being used by staff and students on a regular basis.

Candidates must have excellent ICT skills allowing them to access emails, electronic resources and be competent using the Microsoft Office suite. Training will be given on SIMS, our student management database. Excellent time management and organisational skills are required for this role to ensure the prioritisation of office work as directed by the Office Manager and also Reprographics work are carried out efficiently. Candidates must be able to work on their own initiative and have excellent communication and time management skills.

Should you wish to apply for this role, please do so via My New Term. Alternatively download an application form from our website www.bungayhigh.co.uk. Should you have any queries, please contact Mrs Blake, Headteacher’s PA: 01986 891642 or email: rblake@bungayhigh.co.uk. Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Application deadline: Friday 12 September 2025 at at midday. Please address your covering letter of interest to Mrs Chanel Oswick, Headteacher.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

Our values, which underpin every decision we take and the systems we use, are demonstrated in 'The Bungay Way', and these are sought, caught and taught by our character virtues of RESPECT,RESILIENCE, REFLECTIVENESS and RESPONSIBIITY. We have a comprehensive student character-building programme, through which we are working towards the nationally recognised Character Quality Mark.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Holbrook High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and five primary schools Aldeburgh,Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely.

We are a Teaching School Hub partner, which allows us to improve teaching and learning on a continuous basis. We are committed to providing excellent staff opportunities through developing and promoting our staff and offering an excellent CPD and support programme for new staff. We are also extremely pleased to have launched our own teacher training provider: EAST SCITT. This allows us to award QTS and also QTS + PGCE Programmes within both Primary and Secondary schools.

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.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bungay High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 996 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bungay High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bungay-high-school-bungay

Bungay High School Academy is a thriving and successful school situated in a pleasant rural area. We are 20 miles from Norwich and 15 miles from the delightful heritage coast. We have fantastic students, great staff and a commitment to success for all. We have an excellent CPD programme and are committed to staff development.

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