Office Manager

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Stowmarket is seeking an Office Manager to lead administrative operations. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and IT skills, be able to prioritize and manage tasks in a busy environment, and maintain professional confidentiality. Offering a supportive leadership team and a welcoming atmosphere, this role promises opportunities for personal growth in a dedicated education setting.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Welcoming staff team

Committed Trust and Local Governing Body

Qualifications

• Experience as an Office Manager, ideally in a school environment is desirable.

Skills

Excellent communication and IT skills

Excellent literacy skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize work

Experience in a busy office environment

Understanding of professional confidentiality

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Combs Ford Primary School is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated individual to fulfil our Office Manager role.

Details

• Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2PN
• Salary: £30,024 - £33,699 FTE, £27,569 - £30,943 pro rata
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (term time plus 15 days and PD days)
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 8000

You will 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 always maintain professional confidentiality
• 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 team and enthusiastic pupils
• A supportive and committed Trust and Local Governing Body

How to Apply

Send your completed Application Form (Word) and covering letter to [e-mail] by email. Alternatively, post to the school address: Combs Ford Primary School, Glemsford Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 2PN.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please call 01449 613112 to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: 12pm, 10 November 2025.

Interview date: 17 November 2025.