Administrative Assistant, Hopton on Sea

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint a committed and efficient Administration Assistant to join our friendly team at Hopton Church of England Primary Academy, a vibrant village school at the heart of our local community.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to the academy.
• Processing orders.
• Supporting budget monitoring and reconciliation.
• Liaising with suppliers and the Trust finance team.
• Ensuring effective management of the school’s administrative, financial, technical and clerical support services to support management and teachers.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or school administration.
• Highly organised, accurate and able to prioritise workload.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication with staff, parents and external partners.
• Works with integrity and maintains confidentiality.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to the life of a busy primary school.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday 08:30 – 16:00 with a ½ hour unpaid lunch. Term Time plus 2 weeks.

Salary and Employment

Permanent, Part Time, 35 hours per week, Salary – Scale E, Pay Points 7-11, £21,937 - £23,382 actual pa (£26,403 - £28,142 FTE). Required ASAP.

Closing Date

15 June 2026

Legal and Equal Opportunity

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

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