Administrative Assistant

Tel: 01603 454199   Email:   office@clare.norfolk.sch.uk   Website:   www.clareschool.co.uk     Salary – Scale D, £22,254-£22,609 actual pa   Permanent   Full Time   37 hours per week   Term Time plus 1 week     We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and efficient Administrative Assistant to join our team.   The Clare School is a warm and welcoming school, which was graded as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted at its last inspection.  Pupils at The Clare School have a wide range of learning, physical, sensory, communication and medical needs.  You will be working in our school office and be the first face that our school community and visitors see when they arrive.  Personal qualities are of paramount importance, and the individual appointed will be expected to display professionalism, good sense of humour, flexibility and reliability. They must also have the ability to work independently and as part of a busy team. We are looking for a person who:    Has a good standard of Education (GCSE’s Grade C or above, including English)  Attention to detail  Proficient in the use of ICT   Highly organised, efficient and hardworking   Able to work well both independently, as well as part of a team and use their own initiative  Reliable and trustworthy   Flexible, adaptable and able to work calmly under pressure  Exemplary attendance record  Prioritise work effectively     Hours of work - Monday to Friday, 37 Hours a week. Working 08:00-16:00 (Monday, Thursday and Friday), 08:30-16:30 (Tuesday and Wednesday). Term Time plus one week.    Previous experience of working in a school office is desirable but not essential.  Start date as soon as possible.  How to apply   A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.  To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.  Completed applications should be returned to the School Business Manager  alison.buckle@clareschool.co.uk   Closing date:   14 May 2026, 9am   Interview date:   19 May 2026     We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment 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 disqualifie