10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    30 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 7.5 hours a week, Fridays only 8am to 4pm

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

25583

Hourly rate

13.26

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly organised and professional Clerical Assistant with excellent communication and administrative skills. The successful candidate will be friendly, adaptable and able to provide a welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff. Previous office experience is essential, and experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous. The ability to maintain confidentiality, manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a busy office team is essential.

What the school offers its staff

At Avenue Junior School, you'll join a welcoming and dedicated team committed to helping every child succeed. As a local authority school within the Heigham Community Federation, we offer a rewarding working environment, professional development opportunities and the chance to play a vital role in our thriving school community. Support staff benefit from membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme through the Norfolk Pension Fund, providing excellent pension and financial security benefits. If you are organised, customer-focused and enjoy working with children, families and colleagues, Avenue Junior School is an excellent place to develop your career

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

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Additional documents

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About Avenue Junior School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
477 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
hr@heighamcf.org

Avenue Junior School is a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of Norwich, serving over 470 pupils aged 7–11. As part of the Heigham Community Federation, we are proud of our welcoming environment, strong community values and commitment to helping every child thrive. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to provide an excellent educational experience, supported by positive relationships with families and the wider community. 

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