Office Manager

• Yoxford and Peasenhall Primary School
• Address: Yoxford, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 SEU
• Salary: £26,740 per annum, pro rata
• Hours: 33.75 hours per week, 5 days per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required from 4 January 2027
• Reference: 5759

*8.15am – 3.30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch).

Yoxford and Peasenhall Primary School are seeking an experienced, professional, and dedicated Office Manager to deliver high-quality administrative and financial support within our friendly primary school. You will play a key role in the smooth running of the school and be committed to meeting the needs of our pupils, families, and wider school community. Previous experience in a school administration environment is essential.

We are looking for an experienced Office Manager who has:

• strong IT skills, including knowledge of MS Word and Excel spreadsheets
• knowledge of cash handling, banking, and financial procedures
• a good knowledge of general office procedures
• the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
• strong organisational skills
• the ability to manage and prioritise workload to promptly meet deadlines
• the ability to be adaptable, discreet, and maintain confidentiality
• the ability to remain calm and cheerful under pressure in a busy environment
• the ability to act as first point of call for visitors and telephone enquiries
• a willingness to travel to other school sites if required
• an awareness of Safeguarding and school reporting systems
• the ability to adhere to policies and procedures and follow GDPR guidelines.

Desirable but not essential:

• experience with online school management systems (such as Arbor, Every HR, and Edupay)
• knowledge of school-based software
• experience of working in a school/nursery environment
• experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

We will offer you:

• a comprehensive staff induction program
• full support and training from a wider team
• a wide range of staff benefits
• an extensive wellbeing support package
• the opportunity for career progression within the trust
• personalised performance management
• a bespoke package of CPD as required.

Essential Qualifications:

• grade C/4+ level (or equivalent) of Numeracy and Literacy
• good level of computer literacy.

Desirable Qualifications:

• relevant Level 3 qualifications.

Line manager:

• Academy Head.

Please complete the Application Form (word)

Please email all applications to Maria Clark at office.southwold@consortiumtrust.org.uk

For more information, please call 01502 723137.