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Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisation and the ability to manage changing priorities

A calm, patient and kind approach with children and families

Discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information

Confidence working collaboratively within a busy office team

Eligibility to work in the UK

Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS and other suitability checks

Ability to apply using the required application process rather than a CV

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Job Description

About the Role

Fakenham Junior School is seeking a professional, organised and adaptable Administration Assistant to support its busy school office. Often acting as the first point of contact, you will provide a warm and efficient welcome to visitors while responding professionally to parents, carers and telephone callers.

This is a part-time, permanent position starting on 19 October 2026, with a stated salary of £8,830–£8,970 annually (FTE). Applications close at 11:59pm on 11 September 2026. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. CVs will not be accepted.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clear, accurate and professional written and verbal communication.
Welcome visitors and respond appropriately to enquiries from parents, carers and callers.
Help the office run smoothly, adjusting priorities as needs change throughout the day.
Handle confidential, sensitive or difficult information with discretion.
Support colleagues and contribute positively to the office team and wider school community.
Remain calm, courteous and professional when responding to varied demands.

You will need patience and kindness, particularly when supporting children or adults who may be worried or upset. Confidence, organisation, teamwork and the ability to adapt are also essential.

What We Offer

A stable permanent, part-time role within a KS2 primary setting.
A varied position in which no two days are the same.
The opportunity to make a positive contribution to pupils, families and the wider school community.
Access to relevant professional development and a workplace pension scheme, subject to eligibility.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Appointment may also be subject to safeguarding, medical, right-to-work, reference and suitability checks.

About the School

Fakenham Junior School is a primary academy in Fakenham, Norfolk, educating approximately 257 pupils aged 7 to 11. It provides a supportive KS2 environment in which office staff play an important role in daily school life and communication with families.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees, volunteers and trustees are expected to share this commitment, and recruitment is conducted in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Benefits & Perks

Permanent part-time working arrangement

Supportive school and office community

Relevant professional development opportunities

Workplace pension scheme, subject to eligibility

About Fakenham Junior School

Fakenham Junior School is a primary academy serving children aged 7 to 11 in Fakenham, Norfolk. With approximately 257 pupils, the school provides education across Key Stage 2 and places pupils, families and the wider community at the heart of school life. Its ethos is reflected in an emphasis on kindness, patience, professionalism and positive relationships, with every member of staff expected to help create a welcoming and dependable environment for children and adults alike.

The school’s junior-phase focus enables it to respond closely to the academic, social and pastoral needs of pupils during their Key Stage 2 years. Its office is an important hub for communication with parents, carers, visitors and callers, and staff are expected to handle varied enquiries sensitively and efficiently. Fakenham Junior School is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, with recruitment undertaken in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and appropriate pre-employment checks.

Working at Fakenham Junior School means joining a small, collaborative team where adaptability and mutual support are valued. Staff can expect a varied working day and the opportunity to make a visible contribution to pupils, families and the wider school community. The academy setting is also likely to provide access to relevant professional development, workplace pension arrangements subject to eligibility, and established policies that support safe, effective practice. This role will particularly suit someone who enjoys purposeful administrative work in a friendly primary environment.

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Primary SchoolAcademy (State-funded)Part Time Permanent

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Use examples that demonstrate professional communication with visitors, families or telephone callers.

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Show how you have organised competing tasks and adapted when priorities changed.

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Explain how you handle confidential information and respond calmly to sensitive situations.

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Submit the required application form before 11:59pm on 11 September 2026; CVs are not accepted.

Administration Assistant – Primary School