Office Manager

Suffolk County Council; Diss; Ibrido; GBP 30.000 - 32.000; Part-time

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Burston and Tivetshall Primary School is seeking an organised Office Manager to join our busy school community. The role combines managing day-to-day office operations at Burston with supporting tasks for Tivetshall, ensuring smooth administrative processes and excellent service for staff, children and families.

The position is permanent, part-time (30.5 hours/week, 39 weeks/year), with a pro rata salary of £29,542–£32,046.

Mansioni

• Manage day-to-day school office operations for Burston and Tivetshall Primary School.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to staff, children, parents and external agencies.

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• Burston and Tivetshall Primary School
• Address: Crown Green, Diss IP22 5TZ
• Salary: £29,542 - £32,046 pro rata (£20,946 - £23,126 per annum)
• Hours: Part time, 30.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5732

Burston and Tivetshall Primary School is seeking an Office Manager.

Burston and Tivetshall Primary Schools are exceptional community schools with a genuine family atmosphere, where every member of staff is valued and supported. We combine outstanding educational standards with exceptional pastoral care, ensuring children 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 enrichment opportunities, and a commitment to developing motivated, ambitious, resilient and kind young people. Our aim is to be centres 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 office manager to join our dedicated team.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines the management of our day-to-day office operations at Burston along with providing support for the completion of tasks for Tivetshall. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school, providing excellent support to staff, children, 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 to thrive in this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Trust Benefits (pdf) and Information Sheet (pdf) or alternatively, please visit our website.

Closing date: 1 pm, 9 December 2026.

Interview date: 14 December 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.