Office Manager

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Handford Hall Primary School seeks an Office Manager to enhance its administrative operations. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, support staff and students, and embody the school's values. This permanent role is vital for fostering a productive environment in the school community.

Qualifications

• Strong and positive role model for children.
• Motivated, solution-focused and professional.
• Commits to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's administrative operations.
• Coordinate office activities and manage communications.
• Maintain records and support staff, students, and parents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

Job Description

• Handford Hall Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP12LQ
• £27,269 - £32,654 pro rata
• 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
• Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 7556
  
  
  

Handford Hall Primary School is a vibrant and diverse school that is looking for an Office Manager following re-location of the current post holder.

We are seeking a motivated, solution-focused, and professional individual to become part of our friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team.

In this pivotal position, you will lead and be central to the school's administrative operations, ensuring the office runs smoothly each day. Your responsibilities will include coordinating office activities, managing communications, maintaining records, and supporting the needs of staff, students, and parents. You and your team will consistently strive for operational excellence, delivering the best administrative services in our school.

Your exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask will be crucial in creating a productive and positive environment, significantly contributing to the success of the school community.

You will:

• embrace our whole school values of respect, trying new things and high expectations
• enjoy being part of a supportive, pro-active and energetic team
• be a strong and positive role model for our children
• thrive on innovation and is committed to their ongoing professional development.
  
  
  

At Handford Hall, we believe that education is transformational; that is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice.

We intend for Handford Hall to be the school of choice in the local community, whose reputation is centred on great teaching, exemplary behaviour and unrivalled opportunities beyond the classroom.

Our school is a community. You will join a friendly, motivated team who places pupils at the heart of every decision. All of us play an essential role in making our school a safe, secure and enjoyable place to be.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Job Specification (pdf)

Please visit our website (Handford Hall) or our X platform to find out more about us.

For the right candidate there could be a handover with the existing office manager.

During term time, please call the school on 01473 251 603 to make an appointment to visit the school.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email on [e-mail]

How To Apply

Please complete the Application Form (word) and Equal Opportunities Form (word)

Completed applications should be returned to the school via email on [e-mail]

Closing date: 3pm, 25 June 2025.

Interview date: 27 June 2025.

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