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Job Description
Birchwood Primary School
- Address: Valiant Road Martlesham Heath Ipswich Suffolk IP5 3SP
- Salary: 24404- 25183 (pro rata) per annum
- Hours: 16 per week.8.30am -4.30pm (1 hour for lunch). Monday and Thursday Wednesday 8.30am 12.30pm 38 weeks per year
- Contract: Permanent required from mid October 2025
- Reference: 7726
Birchwood Primary School are seeking a well-organised flexible and committed individual to join their friendly office team.
Based in the main school office you will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks such as:
- operating the schools financial management system
- processing orders and invoicing
- communication to all stakeholders.
You will also be responsible for providing additional support in a wide range of administrative duties possibly across both schools in our partnership. You will report directly to the Executive Business Manager.
We are looking for an individual with:
- excellent communication and IT skills including use of Microsoft Office
- excellent interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with children and their families
- a vision to develop and enhance parental engagement with the school and other agencies
- experience of working in a busy office environment
- excellent literacy skills
- excellent numeracy skills
- a positive attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure
- the ability to prioritise work on your own initiative and as part of a team
- an understanding of the need to maintain professional confidentiality at all times
- GCSE English and Mathematics Grade C or above (or equivalent).
Experience of working within a school would be advantageous but not essential.
We will offer you:
- a commitment to your wellbeing and continued professional development from across our partnership of schools
- an enthusiastic and committed staff team
- a supportive governing body and wider community.
We are continually working to improve Birchwood Primary School and are incredibly passionate about its future we want you to join us and share the passion for this journey.
To find out more
Please contact Caroline Hetherington Executive Business Manager on if you wish to discuss the role.
Please also read the job description (word)
How to apply
Please read the Application Guidance for School Support Staff (Word) and complete the Application Form for School Support Staff (Word)
Please return your completed application to
Closing date: 8 September 2025.
Interview date: 15 September 2025.
We reserve the right to appoint earlier than the advertised date for the right candidate
Birchwood Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity for all members of our school community. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: we have rigorous policies and procedures for staff conduct child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding part of our commitment to child protection and welfare the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
