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Suffolk County CouncilIpswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, East of England
Overview
This is a local council role with Suffolk County Council based in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
- East Bergholt High School
- Address: Heath Road, East Bergholt (near Ipswich), Colchester CO7 6RJ
- Salary: £12,644 per annum, Pay scale Grade 3, Scale points 4 - 6
- Hours: 21 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term time plus 5 PD (Professional Development) days plus GCSE results day
- Contract: Permanent, required from November 2026
- Reference: 5646
East Bergholt High School wish to appoint an Administration Assistant to work in our main office.
- be passionate about working in a school environment and supporting young people to be the best they can be.
- have experience of working within a similar or related role.
- have excellent communication skills.
- be able to multitask and work under pressure.
- be proactive, flexible and solutions focussed.
- be a calm team player who shows energy, enthusiasm and humour.
East Bergholt High School is set in beautiful "Constable Country" on the Essex/Suffolk border. We are within easy reach of both Ipswich and Colchester and are an easy-out-of-town commute. Learning is at the heart of our work. We care passionately about our students as individuals, and support and encourage them to achieve success in all aspects of School life.
To find out more
Please read the Letter from the Headteacher (pdf), Job Description (pdf) and Recruitment Pack (pdf).
For an informal discussion about the post, or to arrange a visit prior to application, please contact Mrs Bradford, Headteacher’s PA by emailing enquiries@ebhigh.org.uk
To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to applications@penroselearningtrust.uk
For more information, please read the Guidance Notes (pdf) and visit the Penrose Learning Trust website.
Closing date: 9.00 am, 4 November 2026.
Interview date: 9 November 2026.
East Bergholt High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
How this role compares
There are 3,980 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 216 of them in East of England.
Suffolk County Council has 102 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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How to apply
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