Administration Officer

Suffolk County Council; Eye; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Stradbroke High School in Eye, Suffolk is seeking an organised Administration Officer to join our busy school office. The role includes providing high-quality support to staff, students, parents and external agencies, helping issues run smoothly and maintaining excellent service standards.

We offer a permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks, with a salary of £27,274 - £29,071 per annum (pro rata, actual £24,995 - £27,122).

Qualifications

• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of service.

Responsibilities

• Support staff, students, parents and external agencies to ensure smooth school operations.
• Maintain accurate records and handle administrative tasks efficiently.
• Provide proactive, professional service and respond to enquiries promptly.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• Stradbroke High School


• Address: Eye, Suffolk IP21 5JN


• Salary: £27,274 - £29,071 per annum (pro rata), actual £24,995 - £27,122 per annum


• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks


• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible


• Reference: 5628

Stradbroke High School is looking for an Administration Officer.

Stradbroke High School is an exceptional community school with a genuine family atmosphere, where every member of staff is valued and supported. As one of the highest-performing schools in the region, we combine outstanding educational standards with exceptional pastoral care, ensuring students thrive both academically and personally.

As part of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET), we are proud to contribute to a vision of delivering world-class education locally. We offer a rich and varied curriculum, extensive extra-curricular opportunities, and a commitment to developing confident, ambitious and successful young people. Our aim is to be a centre of excellence for learning and teaching, where students achieve the highest standards in their education, personal development, behaviour and wellbeing.

The role

The school office is at the heart of our busy, welcoming and successful school community, and we are seeking an organised, proactive and motivated Administration Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school, providing excellent support to staff, students, parents and external agencies.

We are looking for someone who can work independently, use their initiative, adapt to changing priorities and remain calm under pressure. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a commitment to providing excellent service and maintaining high standards.

If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm to thrive in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf), Recruitment Information Sheet (pdf) and Trust Benefits (pdf).

Closing date: 1 pm, 25 November 2026.

Interview date: 30 November 2026.

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.