Office Manager

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Job Description

• Handford Hall Primary School
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2LQ
• Salary: £27,269 - £32,654 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 7842

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

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

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 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.

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.

About us

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.

For more information

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

To find out more about us please visit our website or our X (Twitter) profile.

To make an appointment to visit the school during term time, please call 01473 251603.

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

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and Equal Opportunities Form (Word) by email to schooloffice@handfordhall.omat.org.uk.

Closing date: 12pm, 1 October 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 6 October 2025.

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

Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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