Job Description

RECEPTION & ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT


Reception & Administration Assistant


Wickhambrook Primary Academy


Contract: Fixed Term (31.08.2026), Part-Time 21.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.


Salary: USP Grade 3, SP 4-6. (FTE: 25,185- 25,989 / Actual: 11,817 - 12,194)


Start Date: 05.01.2026.


We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and adaptable individual to join our team as a Reception and Administrative Assistant. This is a key role in ensuring our school provides an outstanding reception and administrative service to families, visitors, and staff.


What we're looking for:

Previous experience in a reception role is desirable. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly. A friendly and professional approach to all interactions.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors to the school. Assisting with the maintenance of pupil records. Providing administrative support for attendance and website updates. Administering First Aid when required.

About us: Wickhambrook is a thriving school nestled in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, boasting extensive grounds and a blend of historic Victorian architecture with modern facilities. Our staff team is friendly, dedicated, and supportive, with a great sense of humour and a collaborative approach. We also offer excellent opportunities for professional development within the Trust to help you grow your career.


For further details, please contact: finance@wickhambrookschool.co.uk


Closing Date: 09:00 am, 12.12.2025


Interviews: 17.12.2025


Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.


In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.


Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.


We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.





CLOSING DATE


2025-12-12