Chilton Community Primary School

A member of Children’s Endeavour Trust

Admin Assistant

 

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1QF

Salary: £26,016 per annum (pro rata), Actual salary £19,068 per annum

Hours: 32.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Contract: Maternity Cover, Fixed term (12 months), required from September 2026

Role Overview:

Chilton Community Primary School is seeking to appoint a friendly, organised and reliable Admin 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. The successful candidate 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.

The successful candidate 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 and use initiative when required
• Understand and uphold the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding

We offer:

• A friendly, supportive and hardworking staff team
• A positive and inclusive school environment
• Training and support appropriate to the role

To find out more, please read the job description below.

For further details or to arrange a visit to the school, please call Mrs Parrott at the school on 01449 612928 or email office@chilton.suffolk.sch.uk 

How to apply

Please complete the CET Application form (word)

Please email your completed application form to office@chilton.suffolk.sch.uk  

 

*Closing date: 11th June 2026. 

Interview date: W/C 15th June 2026. 

*We reserve the right to hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer a candidate the position before the closing date. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Chilton Community Primary and The Children’s Endeavour Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS and online check carried out.