Vacancy - Office Receptionist & Administrative Support

 Are you organised, approachable, and ready to be the welcoming face of our school?

We are looking for an Office Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office team. This is a key role at the heart of our school, supporting pupils, parents, staff, and visitors every day.

See the website for job description and person specification.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable, and professional with excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities/interruptions, and great attention to detail.
• Confident using IT systems. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams is essential, whilst knowledge of Arbor and ParentMail are desirable but not essential as training will be given.
• A team player who can work calmly under pressure in a busy environment.
• Experience working in a school would be beneficial.

• You should be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

Key Responsibilities

As the first point of contact, you will:

• Greet and assist parents, visitors, and pupils with professionalism and warmth.
• Manage daily attendance, pupil registers, absence calls, and late arrivals.
• Oversee sign-in/out systems for pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and ParentMail communications.
• Liaise with the kitchen on daily school meal numbers.
• Support staff and pupils with requests, appointments, and general office tasks.

Alongside daily duties, you will also:

• Update school calendars and noticeboards.
• Maintain pupil records and databases (Arbor/ParentMail).
• Process admissions, leavers, and attendance reports.
• Assist with administration of clubs, tournaments, assemblies, and whole-school events.
• Manage school uniform stock and liaise with supplier.
• Provide hospitality at school events and welcome sessions.
• Support safeguarding and emergency procedures when required.

Job Term:   Grade 2 Point 3.  Part Time (24.5 hours per week*), 38 weeks per year

• Monday 8.30am to 1pm; 
• Tuesday 8.30am to 1pm
• Wednesday 8.30am to 3pm
• Thursday 8.30am to 1pm
• Friday 8.30am to 3pm      

Appointment Type:      Permanent, required from October 2025, ideally 

 Visits to the school are welcome, or find out more about us at www.hitchamsframlingham.org.uk

•  Closing Date        22 September 2025
•  Interviews week commencing     29 September 2025

For further details please contact the Headteacher on 01728 723354 or email admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk. 

 Completed forms should be returned to the school admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk only apply on the application forms found on our website or from the office.

Vacancy - Learning Support Assistant - Maternity Cover

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a maternity cover basis at Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham’s CEVA Primary School. As a school committed to delivering high-quality education within a caring Christian ethos, we are seeking someone who shares our values and is dedicated to supporting children in reaching their full potential.

Required from: November 2025

See job description and person specification in the school website

We are seeking someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable, and professional, with excellent communication skills.
• Able to work effectively with children both in a whole-class environment and in providing tailored, individual support.
• Confident in supporting learning across the primary curriculum.
• Willing to take direction from the class teacher, while also demonstrating initiative when required.
• Experienced in working with children and eager to further develop their skills.
• A degree in Early Years Education or a related field would be an advantage.
• Competent in using IT systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams is essential. Knowledge of Arbor and ParentMail would be an advantage, though training will be provided.
• A team player who remains calm, flexible and organised in a busy school environment.
• Previous experience working in a school setting would be beneficial.
• Supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community, with a friendly and experienced team.
• A varied and rewarding role where every day brings new experiences.
• Opportunities for training and professional

Salary:         Grade 2 , Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year) 

Contract:     Maternity Cover, Full-Time,  Start Date:  November 2025

 Visits to the school are welcome, or find out more about us at www.hitchamsframlingham.org.uk

 Closing date for applications:  1 October 2025    Interviews will be held w/c 6 October 2025

For further details please contact the Headteacher on 01728 723354 or email admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk.

Completed forms should be returned to the school - only apply on the application forms found on our website or from the office.

Vacancy - 1:1 Learning Support Assistant

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our team at Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham’s CEVA Primary School. As a school committed to delivering high-quality education within a caring Christian ethos, we are seeking someone who shares our values and is dedicated to supporting children in reaching their full potential.

Required from: November 2025

See the job description and person specification on the website at Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's CEVA Primary School - 1:1 Learning Support Assistant

About You

We are seeking someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable, and professional, with excellent communication skills.
• Able to work effectively with children both in a whole-class environment and in providing tailored, individual support.
• Confident in supporting learning across the primary curriculum.
• Willing to take direction from the class teacher, while also demonstrating initiative when required.
• Experienced in working with children and eager to further develop their skills.
• Competent in using IT systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams is essential. Knowledge of Arbor and ParentMail would be an advantage, though training will be provided.
• A team player who remains calm, flexible and organised in a busy school environment.
• Previous experience working in a school setting would be beneficial.
• Supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community, with a friendly and experienced team.
• A varied and rewarding role where every day brings new experiences.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our pupils, their families, and our staff.

Salary:         Grade 2  - 32.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks per year) 

Contract:     Fixed-term, Full-Time  Start Date:  November 2025”

 Visits to the school are welcome, or find out more about us at www.hitchamsframlingham.org.uk

 Closing date for applications:  1 October 2025,  Interviews will be held w/c  6 October 2025

For further details please contact the Headteacher on 01728 723354 or email admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk.

Completed forms should be returned to the school - only apply on the application forms found on our website or from the office.

Reception Class KM

A huge well done to all of Class KM for making such a fabulous start to their Reception Year. Here is a little glimpse of some of the activities we have been involved in during our first week in class. At the beginning of the day, when we come into school we are enjoying gathering on the playground for parachute games, ball and traditional playground games.

Each morning, when we go into school, we hang up our bags, unpack snacks and water bottles and place our book bags into our drawers. Then we get very busy in our indoor and outdoor environments.

This week in PE we enjoyed showing off hopping, skipping, jumping, throwing and catching skills. We also played Grandmother’s Footsteps and the Stop & Go game. 

In phonics we have already learnt the sounds for the letters s, a, t & p.

Class KM have settled in beautifully. They are a fabulous class!

Year 5 Violin Tuition

 Violins were handed out and tuned in class JA's first lesson of the autumn term, with Mrs Jones our County Music Service tutor.

The children had an amazing time learning how to hold and pluck their first open notes: G, D, A and E

Enrichment Afternoons start tomorrow!

We're excited to start our Enrichment afternoons tomorrow!

Every Friday afternoon our Key Stage 2 children will embark on a six-week block covering a variety of enriching subjects. 

Each half term they will experience a new project - throughout the year they will engage in Philosophy, Robin Wood, British Sign Language, Drama, First Aid and Eco-Awareness. 

These activities aim to broaden their horizons, extend their learning beyond the curriculum, spark creativity, and encourage critical thinking. 

Children within Key Stage 2 will be organised in cross-age groups, allowing for peer learning and collaboration, with a rotation system implemented throughout the academic year.

Nursery Admissions for January 2026

Our Nursery can take children from the beginning of the term following their third birthday.   Children may have up to five terms of free part-time early learning with us before they join the Reception class.  The Nursery aims to create an environment where children can have a variety of experiences through play.  This means we can develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them and give them a strong foundation upon which we can start to build the curriculum.

Nursery Application forms can be downloaded here for 2025/26 or pop into the office to collect a printed form.

Applications for January 2026 should be returned to the school office by Wednesday 24 September 2025, please, for us to allocate places in accordance with our Nursery Admissions Policy.  Admission forms for April 2026 should be returned to the school office by early January 2026.

In addition, we have a chargeable lunch club that runs until 1.30pm. Nursery children may have a school dinner or bring a packed lunch.  During this period and for their playtime in or outside, the children remain fully supervised.  We do not offer 30 hours of funded childcare, but you may use extended hours to cover the additional cost of the lunch club (up to 8 hours 20 mins) if you are eligible.

For enquiries regarding Nursery admissions, please email us @ Nursery Enquiries or visit our website.

First assembly of the year in church

On a glorious sunny day Mrs Cann and Reverend Chris led our first church assembly of the year. The theme this term is "responsibility".  We shared ideas about what this meant and we look forward to showing how we can be responsible both at school and also at home. 

Chris said a blessing for us for the start of the year to all the staff, children and parents/carers.  

Thank you so much to all the parents who so kindly volunteered to walk to the church - it really is appreciated. 

Vacancy - Office Receptionist & Administrative Support

Are you organised, approachable, and ready to be the welcoming face of our school?

We are looking for an Office Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office team. This is a key role at the heart of our school, supporting pupils, parents, staff, and visitors every day.

See the website for job description and person specification.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable, and professional with excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities/interruptions, and great attention to detail.
• Confident using IT systems. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams is essential, whilst knowledge of Arbor and ParentMail are desirable but not essential as training will be given.
• A team player who can work calmly under pressure in a busy environment.
• Experience working in a school would be beneficial.

• You should be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

Key Responsibilities

As the first point of contact, you will:

• Greet and assist parents, visitors, and pupils with professionalism and warmth.
• Manage daily attendance, pupil registers, absence calls, and late arrivals.
• Oversee sign-in/out systems for pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and ParentMail communications.
• Liaise with the kitchen on daily school meal numbers.
• Support staff and pupils with requests, appointments, and general office tasks.

Alongside daily duties, you will also:

• Update school calendars and noticeboards.
• Maintain pupil records and databases (Arbor/ParentMail).
• Process admissions, leavers, and attendance reports.
• Assist with administration of clubs, tournaments, assemblies, and whole-school events.
• Manage school uniform stock and liaise with supplier.
• Provide hospitality at school events and welcome sessions.
• Support safeguarding and emergency procedures when required.

Job Term:   Grade 2 Point 3.  Part Time (24.5 hours per week*), 38 weeks per year

• Monday 8.30am to 1pm
• Tuesday 8.30am to 1pm
• Wednesday 8.30am to 3pm
• Thursday 8.30am to 1pm
• Friday 8.30am to 3pm      

Appointment Type:      Permanent, required from September 2025, ideally 

 Visits to the school are welcome, or find out more about us at www.hitchamsframlingham.org.uk

•  Closing Date        22 September 2025
•  Interviews week commencing     29 September 2025

For further details please contact the Headteacher on 01728 723354 or email admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk.  Completed forms should be returned to the school admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk

Welcome Back!

 

Cycle Tour passes School

The staff were delighted to cheer on the Cycle Tour of Britain as it sped past the school.

Hopefully many of the children saw it shoot through Framlingham on the last day of their summer break!

Year 6 Leavers

All the staff team at SRH wish our Year 6 children every success for their future as they move on in their education journey.  

We hope you all settle well into your new High School in September, and enjoy every opportunity that you are given.

The Leavers Service at St Michael's Church was a lovely recap of their time at our Primary School, and we're sure there were not many parents who didn't shed a small tear!