Office Manager

Suffolk - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Brampton CE Primary School
Address: Southwold Road Brampton Beccles NR34 8DW
Salary: 26402 per annum pro rata (13.68 per hour)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week term time only 1 week
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 8596

Brampton CE Primary School are looking for an Office Manager to join their school administration team.

As office manager you will be the first point of contact for parents staff and visitors helping to ensure the smooth day to day running of our school office. Youll handle administrative and financial tasks manage school communications and provide support to the business manager and senior leadership team.

What will the job entail

Maintain the reception and front office to create a professional and welcoming entrance to the school at all times
Act as the first point of contact for all telephone enquiries responding to queries or passing on messages to the appropriate member of staff as necessary
Greet and welcome all visitors and ensure that they are signed in for security and health and safety purposes including making checks for safeguarding as appropriate
Check and respond to emails and sort incoming and outgoing post.
Ensure efficient and effective administration in the reception and front office by maintaining appropriate systems and procedures being mindful of confidential information at all times
Ensure accurate recording and updating of pupil and staff information on the appropriate manual and electronic systems and registers such as the Single Central Record
Maintain the diary electronic or paper for the Headteacher and other senior staff arranging meetings and appointments as required
Responsible for preparation of data and uploading of the termly pupil and workforce census
Produce reports as required by the Headteacher which includes attendance registers and reports
Arranging and booking school visits and trips for the association of Bramfield Brampton and Ringsfield Primary Schools
Assist with staff recruitment administration which includes processing Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
Ensure accurate data entry onto the schools electronic purchase ledger to include ordering invoices deliveries and supplier payments
Collecting payments via Bromcom and permission slips for school visits and trips
To read understand and implement all policies and procedures relevant to your role.

What you will need

To be a role model who supports our Christian ethos
To follow our school mission vison and values
Excellent organisational and communication skills
To be friendly approachable and great with people
To have experience in administration (school experience is preferable but not essential)
To be confident using IT and office systems.

To find out more

Please contact Louise Manning School Business Manager by calling or emailing

How to apply

Please read the job description (Word) and guidance notes (pdf) and complete the Application Form (pdf)

Please email your completed application to

Closing date: 9am 13 April 2026.

Interview date: week commencing 13 April 2026.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Bramfield CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles involve contact with children and are thus engaged in regulated activity relevant to children. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to references and online searches. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Required Experience:

DescriptionBrampton CE Primary SchoolAddress: Southwold Road Brampton Beccles NR34 8DWSalary: 26402 per annum pro rata (13.68 per hour)Hours: 32.5 hours per week term time only 1 weekContract: PermanentReference: 8596Brampton CE Primary School are looking for an Office Manager to join their school ...

Description

Brampton CE Primary School
Address: Southwold Road Brampton Beccles NR34 8DW
Salary: 26402 per annum pro rata (13.68 per hour)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week term time only 1 week
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 8596

Brampton CE Primary School are looking for an Office Manager to join their school administration team.

What will the job entail

Maintain the reception and front office to create a professional and welcoming entrance to the school at all times
Act as the first point of contact for all telephone enquiries responding to queries or passing on messages to the appropriate member of staff as necessary
Greet and welcome all visitors and ensure that they are signed in for security and health and safety purposes including making checks for safeguarding as appropriate
Check and respond to emails and sort incoming and outgoing post.
Ensure efficient and effective administration in the reception and front office by maintaining appropriate systems and procedures being mindful of confidential information at all times
Ensure accurate recording and updating of pupil and staff information on the appropriate manual and electronic systems and registers such as the Single Central Record
Maintain the diary electronic or paper for the Headteacher and other senior staff arranging meetings and appointments as required
Responsible for preparation of data and uploading of the termly pupil and workforce census
Produce reports as required by the Headteacher which includes attendance registers and reports
Arranging and booking school visits and trips for the association of Bramfield Brampton and Ringsfield Primary Schools
Assist with staff recruitment administration which includes processing Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
Ensure accurate data entry onto the schools electronic purchase ledger to include ordering invoices deliveries and supplier payments
Collecting payments via Bromcom and permission slips for school visits and trips
To read understand and implement all policies and procedures relevant to your role.

What you will need

To be a role model who supports our Christian ethos
To follow our school mission vison and values
Excellent organisational and communication skills
To be friendly approachable and great with people
To have experience in administration (school experience is preferable but not essential)
To be confident using IT and office systems.

To find out more

Please contact Louise Manning School Business Manager by calling or emailing

How to apply

Please read the job description (Word) and guidance notes (pdf) and complete the Application Form (pdf)

Please email your completed application to

Closing date: 9am 13 April 2026.

Interview date: week commencing 13 April 2026.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Office Manager Experience
Microsoft Office
Management Experience
QuickBooks
Accounting
Office Experience
Dental Office Experience
Payroll
Administrative Experience
Eaglesoft
Human Resources
Bookkeeping

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