Administrator

• Worlingworth C of E Primary School
• Address: Shop Street, Worlingworth, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 7HX
• Salary: £25,185 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: Part time, Job share, 13 hours per week, Thursday and Friday, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm
• Contract: Permanent, Required from September 2026

• Reference: 8886

   

We are seeking an Administrator to join our school office who will be the welcoming face of Worlingworth C of E Primary School and keep things running smoothly.

If you enjoy variety, thrive on being at the centre of a busy community and bring positivity to everything you do, this is your chance to play a key role at the heart of our school.

Your responsibilities

• Ensure a professional welcome to all visitors.
• Answer phone, emails and parent enquiries.
• Communications to be drafted and sent.
• Maintain Schools’ MIS database.
• Record pupil attendance / absence.
• Monitor stock, prepare and receive orders.
• Ensure pupil lunch orders are recorded and communicated to caterer.
• Set up and maintain bookings for after-school clubs/breakfast club.
• Diary management.
• Assist with arrangements for school trips.
• Administer pupil medication and records.
• Carry out health and safety checks.

What you will need

• GCSE Maths and English grade C or level 5 or above.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of using a range of Management Information Systems.
• An ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A commitment to the church ethos of the school.
• An enthusiastic individual.
• A great sense of humour.

About us

We had our most recent Ofsted visit April 2025 and we were graded Outstanding for the third time. The inspectors described us as: "A small school with big ambitions, where children are known, valued and understood".  We are not a school that sits on our laurels. We seek to grow and develop our staff.

Our school vision is Cherish All, Achieve Together and this encompasses all that we do. We expect high standards of behaviour from the pupils; and the staff are determined to provide high quality teaching and learning opportunities for all pupils.  We enjoy being part of the Heart of Suffolk Education Trust, which actively supports and develops staff.

What we will offer you

• A strong commitment to your professional development.
• Friendly, hardworking staff and children.
• An interesting and varied workload.
• Committed governors.
• Excellent parental support and strong community links.
• An opportunity to join a caring team who work together.
• A clear focus on positive mental health and well-being for all.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf).

To find out more and to arrange a visit of our school, please contact Sophie Savage, Head of School, calling 01728 628397.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and a Covering Letter should be returned to Sophie Savage by email to admin@worlingworth.suffolk.sch.uk

 to the school at Shop Street, Worlingworth, Woodbridge IP13 7HX.

For Further information about how to apply, please download the Guidance Notes (Word).

Closing date: 12.00 pm, 2 June 2026.

Interview date: 11 June 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.