Receptionist/Admin Assistant (Grade 3 point 5 - £25,583 pro rata)
St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School are seeking a hardworking, reliable and flexible Receptionist/Admin Assistant who would like to join our caring, friendly school team. You will be part of the admin team providing efficient reception support, acting as the initial point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and other stakeholders. You will also provide support for administrative and organisational processes within the school. Your role will involve close contact with children and will include some supervision during lunchtime.
The successful candidate will become part of a supportive hardworking staff led on a day-to-day basis by the Head of School, Katie Copeman. The school is federated with St Joseph’s, in Sudbury with Maria Kemble being the Executive Headteacher. The admin teams across both schools work closely together under the guidance of the School Office Manager.
This is a permanent position working 32.5 hours per week (39 weeks per year). Monday to Friday 08:30 to 16:00
Staff are well supported through professional development; well-being schemes which includes access to professional support from nurses, councillors and expert legal and financial advice. The school has a strong team ethos of collaboration.
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. The successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, medical checks and satisfactory references.
For more information please read the job description/person specification or contact the Office Manager, Michelle Squirrell by email msquirrell@st-edmunds.suffolk.sch.uk or telephone 01284 755141
To apply please return your completed application form via email to msquirrell@st-edmunds.suffolk.sch.uk.
Closing Date: 3pm on 24th November 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025
