Office Manager

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Job Description

• Grace Cook Primary School and Nursery
• Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1GG
• Salary: Grade 4, Point 9-15, £27,269 - £32,654 pro rata
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required to start as soon as possible
• Reference: 7779

Grace Cook Primary School is seeking an experienced and motivated Office Manager to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the smooth and effective running of our school office, supporting both staff and families.

The role

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
• supporting the needs of staff, students, and parents.

You 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.

We are looking for someone who:

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

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word) and Recruitment Pack (Word).

Please visit our website at www.gracecook.omat.org.uk to find out more about us.

If you would like to make an appointment to visit the school, please call 01449 833094.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office by emailing office@gracecook.omat.org.uk.

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and Recruitment Monitoring Form (Word) by email at office@gracecook.omat.org.uk.

Closing date: 9am, 22 September 2025.

Interview date: 26 September 2025.

Orwell MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be interviewed in line with our safer recruitment procedures, and the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Our school is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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