Overview
Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham’s CEVA Primary School are looking for an Office Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to join their busy school office team. This is a key role at the heart of our school, supporting pupils, parents, staff, and visitors every day. We are a successful Church of England Primary School of 320 children, in 12 classes, in the popular market town of Framlingham.
Details
* Address: College Road, Framlingham IP13 9EP
* Salary: £24,796 per annum, pro rata
* Hours: 24.5 hours per week, term time only, 38 weeks per year
* Contract: Permanent, required from September 2025
* Reference: 7766
Key Responsibilities
* As the first point of contact, you will greet and assist parents, visitors, and pupils with professionalism and warmth.
* Manage daily attendance, pupil registers, absence calls, and late arrivals.
* Oversee sign-in/out systems for pupils, staff, and visitors.
* Handle incoming calls, emails, and ParentMail communications.
* Liaise with the kitchen on daily school meal numbers.
* Support staff and pupils with requests, appointments, and general office tasks.
Additional Responsibilities
* Update school calendars and noticeboards.
* Maintain pupil records and databases (Arbor/ParentMail).
* Process admissions, leavers, and attendance reports.
* Assist with administration of clubs, tournaments, assemblies, and whole-school events.
* Manage school uniform stock and liaise with supplier.
* Provide hospitality at school events and welcome sessions.
* Support safeguarding and emergency procedures when required.
About You
* Friendly, approachable, and professional with excellent communication skills.
* Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities/interruptions, and great attention to detail.
* Confident using IT systems. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams is essential, while knowledge of Arbor and ParentMail are desirable but not essential as training will be given.
* A team player who can work calmly under pressure in a busy environment.
Experience working in a school would be beneficial. You should be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.
What We Offer
* A welcoming and supportive school community, with an experienced office team.
* A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
* Training and development opportunities.
* The chance to make a real difference to our pupils, families, and staff.
To find out more
For further details please contact Caroline Miller, Office Manager on (01728) 723354.
Find out more about us at: www.hitchamsframlingham.org.uk
How to apply
Please read the job description (pdf) and Application Guidance for School Support Staff (word). Please send your completed application form (word) to admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk by the closing date.
Closing date: 22 September 2025.
Interview date: week commencing 29 September 2025.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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