Office Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Ipswich
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£39,152 / year
CATEGORY
Administrative
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SKILLS

Office Management Team Leadership Organisational Skills Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Safeguarding Administrative Support Time Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Office Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Murrayfield Primary Academy, Ipswich, IP3 9LJ

Full-time | Salary: £37,280 - £39,152 (SO2 points 26-28)

Closing date: 18th May 2026

About the Trust

When you join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.

We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.

If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Position

The Office Manager will oversee and manage the school office, providing an excellent service to staff, pupils and visitors. You will also manage, supervise, train and develop the admin team, setting aims and objectives and being accountable for the performance of the team.

What you will offer

The successful candidate will have the drive and ability to play a pivotal role in the effective and smooth running of the school office, ensuring that all the day to day duties are managed to an excellent standard.

You must be able to deal with a wide variety of people and therefore strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential.

What we will offer

  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • A strong commitment to professional development
  • We strive to be a family friendly employer
  • Employee counselling service
  • Cycle to work scheme

Additional Information

If you would like to have a conversation with the Principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Claire Willis, Principal, on [contact hidden].

As a Trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated.

All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful you will be required to comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.

Contact: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | [contact hidden]

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