Administrative Assistant

- King Edward VI School
- Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BH
- Salary: Grade 3 SCP 4-6, £15,959 per annum (pay award pending)
- Hours: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 3.30pm, 39 weeks per year
- Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027, required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5520

King Edward VI School are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support within a busy school setting.

You will also be part of the Lunchtime Supervisor team, carrying out a daily duty.

You will:

- work with a range of teaching and support staff to administer and co-ordinate a variety of tasks including correspondence to parents and students
- support the school’s extra-curricular provision
- support Duke of Edinburgh administration requirements
- ensure safety of students within a duty zone
- report any safeguarding concerns following school policy
- encourage positive student behaviour.

You will need:

- strong administrative skills, using a variety of IT
- excellent communication skills
- attention to detail
- the ability to forge positive relationships with students.

We can offer you the opportunity to work with a supportive team of colleagues with a focus on putting our students at the centre of everything we do.

About us

King Edward VI CEVC School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school. We are situated in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds (‘the jewel in the crown of Suffolk’), surrounded by beautiful countryside – just over an hour by train to London, and close links to the A14.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word) .

To find out more about the school, please visit our website .

For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Trueman , HR and Training Manager by calling 01284 716180 option 3 or by emailing [email protected] .

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance (Word) and submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to [email protected] .

Closing date: 9am, 7 October 2026