Admin Assistant

Company: Essex
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Location: Colchester
Job Description:

Job Ref No. ECC2149-166SPosition Type: Administration | Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 6

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 | Contract Type: Part-time | Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days and one week in the holidays)

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,989

Location: St James the Great Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Our school has been serving the community for over 150 years and we provide a caring and nurturing environment for all the children attending St James.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate well with parents, carers, staff and pupils
  • Work well as part of a team
  • Display a professional attitude
  • Have good organisational skills
  • Use own initiative
  • Remain calm under pressure
  • Have a sense of humour
  • Committed to supporting the values and ethos of our Church school

Qualifications and Experience

  • Knowledge of Arbor is preferred; training will be provided
  • Experience supporting attendance in a primary school setting is an advantage

Application & Contact

Applications close 15/07/2026 Midnight. To apply, please complete the online application form via Essex School Jobs. Alternatively, complete the Vines Trusts application form and return to maria.chinegwu@dcvst.org. For further information, contact Maria Chinegwu (maria.chinegwu@dcvst.org).

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre‑employment checks.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026