Salary: £33699 – £36361 per annum (pro rata)
Actual Salary: £30204 – 32590 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (term time plus 3 weeks)
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for someone to take on this key role, supporting the Headteacher and the Leadership Team. This is a Senior Administrator role and you will play a lead in supporting the whole school community and the wide variety of stakeholders.
Your responsibilities
* You will be the first point of contact for staff, parents/carers and governors in their dealings with the Headteacher.
* You will co-ordinate a busy diary as well as manage multiple email inboxes.
* Arrange agendas and take minutes for weekly Leadership meetings, also follow up on any action points.
* For a full list of duties please see the full Job Description.
What you will need
* Strong organisational skills
* The ability to multi task and communicate clearly
* Understand the need for confidentiality and professionalism at all times
About us
We have a long, proud history and have just celebrated 475 years as 'Schola Buriensis' – the school of Bury St Edmunds. We are a Local Authority comprehensive school, with 1200 students on roll, in years 7 – 11. We have many local partnerships and networks that we continue to develop.
What we will offer you
You will work with a team of like-minded staff and help to support our teaching and learning. We put our students at the forefront of everything we do and uphold our values of Care, Courage, Creativity and Curiosity.
For more information
Please read the Job Description attached and if you would like to have either an informal discussion or arrange a visit please contact Sarah Trueman, HR & Training Manager ext 225 or email -
How to apply
Completed application to be returned to -
Closing date: 9 am Monday 16 March 2026
Interview date: TBC
We reserve the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date should we receive suitable applications.
Job Description