Office Administrative Assistant

Tel: 01493 661691

Email: office@homefield.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: http://www.homefield.norfolk.sch.uk  

• Salary - Scale D, £25,989 - £26,403 FTE
• Temporary maternity cover
• Part Time
• 30 hours per week
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for 1 October 2026 or sooner

Homefield Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a wonderful school situated in the village of Bradwell. We are very proud of our school community, which is underpinned by strong Christian values that thrive on mutual respect and positive relationships. We are a fully inclusive school where diversity is celebrated and everyone is welcomed. We encourage applicants from all ethnic groups/cultures and we actively strive to ensure that our staff team represents the culturally diverse society that we live in.

It is an exciting time for Homefield, as we prepare to move into our brand new school building. At the end of the academic year 2026/2027 we will be moving to a purpose built new school, expanding over time to have up to 420 pupils. This position is initially a maternity cover contract but the growth of the new school building could offer further opportunities.

We are looking to appoint an Office Administrative Assistant, this role would suit an applicant with prior school admin experience but also an individual with an excellent background in admin seeking their first school-based role. Hours of work, 30 hours per week, 8am – 3pm, Monday to Friday.

You will need to be a motivated individual with assured skills in admin and IT. The administrative assistant is responsible for supporting the administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school. They will also act as the initial point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and other stakeholders, so will be an ambassador for the school and embody the value, vision and ethos of the school in all interactions.

We are seeking a friendly, flexible and organised person to work in our school office. This role is demanding and requires time management skills, organisational skills, ability to use initiative and emotional intelligence. Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is essential and use of any other school data systems would be an advantage although training will be available for the right candidate. The post holder will be supporting the school Business Manager to ensure the smooth running of the school.

We can offer you an enthusiastic friendly and committed team within a supportive school community, where we laugh every day! We are a happy, positive school with motivated children who enjoy their learning. Pupils are very well behaved and love to talk with visitors about our school.

If you are interested in this position and would like further information please discuss with Mrs Savage Headteacher. Visits are warmly welcomed please contact the school office to arrange a suitable date and time on 01493 661691, or email - office@homefield.norfolk.sch.uk

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

Completed forms should be returned to – office@homefield.norfolk.sch.uk 

No CV’s will be considered.

Closing date:    2 July 2026, 9am

Interview date:   TBC

Our school is strongly committed to the safeguarding of children and equality of opportunity. Any applicant must expect to comply fully with enhanced DBS checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 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. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.