Office Manager and Exams Officer

Stradbroke High School; Eye; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Stradbroke High School, part of the Sapientia Education Trust, seeks an organised Office Manager & Exams Officer to ensure smooth admin and examination delivery. You will support staff, students and external agencies, working independently and calmly to uphold high service standards.

This permanent post is full-time, 38.75 hours per week, term time plus two weeks, with ASAP start. Closing date 30 September 2026 and interview dates 5 October 2026; DBS checks apply for shortlisted candidates.

Job description

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust

Salary: £27,736 - £30,643 actual pa, £30,024- £32,597 FTE

Permanent

Full Time

38.75 hours per week

Term Time only + 2 weeks

Required ASAP

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 enthusiastic Office Manager & Exams Officer to join our dedicated team.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines the management of our day-to-day office operations with responsibility for the efficient administration and delivery of all examination processes. 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 an 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.

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Interview Dates: 5 October 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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.