Office Manager

Suffolk County Council; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeman Community Primary School seeks an enthusiastic Office Manager to oversee daily operations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and IT skills with experience in school administration. The role offers term-time hours in a supportive environment, focusing on maintaining high standards of confidentiality and office efficiency.

Benefits

supportive leadership team

welcoming staff

committed Trust and Local Governing Body

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment required.
• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality.
• Positive attitude and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage school office operations and administration tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and prioritize work effectively.
• Support a positive school environment and leadership team.

Skills

communication skills

IT skills

literacy

numeracy

interpersonal skills

ability to prioritise work

flexibility

team player

Education

experience as an Office Manager

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description

• Freeman Community Primary School, Stowupland, Suffolk IP14 4BQ
• £29,093 - £32,654 pro rata (actual salary £21,479 - £24,108 per annum)
• 31.25 hours, 40 weeks per year (term time, PD days and an additional 5 days)
• Permanent
• Reference: 7558
• Required from October 2025.

Freeman Community Primary School is looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to fulfil our Office Manager role.

Hours from Monday to Friday 8.15am - 3.30pm.

Please apply if you have:

• excellent communication and IT skills including use of Microsoft Office
• excellent literacy, numeracy and interpersonal skills
• a positive attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• the ability to prioritise work using your own initiative
• experience of working in a busy office environment
• a good understanding of the need to maintain professional confidentiality at all times
• the skills to be flexible and a team player
• experience as an Office Manager, ideally in a school environment is desirable.

We can offer you:

• a supportive leadership team committed to raising standards for all
• a welcoming staff and great pupils
• a supportive and committed Trust and Local Governing Body.

Roll: 197

To find out more:

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please telephone [phone] to arrange an appointment.

For more information about our school please visit the website: http://www.freeman.suffolk.sch.uk

How to apply:

Please read the Job Description (docx).

Please complete and return an Application Form (docx) together with your letter of application by email to: [e-mail] or by post to the school address.

Closing date: midday, 3 July 2025.
Interview date: 10 July 2025.

Interviews may be held earlier if suitable candidates apply before the closing date.

Freeman school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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