Administrative Assistant

• Chilton Community Primary School
• Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1NN 
• Salary: £26,016 pro rata (£19,068 per annum)
• Hours: Part time, 32.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Maternity Cover, Fixed term for 12 months, required from September 2026
• Reference: 8922

Chilton Community Primary School are seeking a friendly, organised and reliable Administrative 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. You 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.

You 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.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website.

Please contact Donna Parrott by calling 01449 612928 or email: office@chilton.suffolk.sch.uk

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: office@chilton.suffolk.sch.uk

*Closing date: 11 June 2026. 

Interview date: week commencing, 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 expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS and online check carried out.