School admin assistant
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Nr Diss, Suffolk, IP22 1DW42 days remaining to apply
Job start date
28 August 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 March 2025
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
- £24,404 and £25,183
Hourly rate
- £12.65-£13.05
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.
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- mark.cobbold@st-botolphs.suffolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01379 890181
Job Description
Cleaner (3 hours per day in term time) (additional cleaning hours during school holidays)
To undertake cleaning requirements.
Essential requirements specific to St Botolph’s Primary School :
• General cleaning duties as directed and to specification.
• Cleaning and maintenance during school closures in accordance with specification.
• Ability to carry out duties in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Ensure premises are locked/unlocked and secure as necessary.
• Ensure lights are turned off and windows are closed.
• Liaise with necessary school staff.
Specific duties
Cleaning of floors in classrooms, activity areas and toilets.
Cleaning of surfaces, tables, doors, windows and chairs.
Cleaning of toilets, urinals, basins, taps and mirrors.
Cleaning of cubical doors and hand dryers.
Cleaning of tiles. Spot cleaning walls.
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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