Office Manager, Woodbridge

Job Description

• Sandlings Primary School
• Address:Easton Road, Sutton Heath, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3TD
• Salary:£25,185 -£25,989 pro rata (Grade 3) or£26,403 -£29,540 pro rata (With bursar responsibilities: Grade 3-4)
• Hours:8.45am - 4pm, term-time only
• Contract:Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference:8916

Sandlings Primary Schoolare a small, supportive primary school seeking an organised, proactive and professionalOffice Managerto join our school team. As our 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. You'll handle administrative tasks, manage school communications, and provide vital support to our leadership team.

This role does offer flexibility:

• We welcome applications for office managers who are looking to develop into a bursar role, with training and support available.
• We also welcome applicants who already have the skills and experience to undertake bursar responsibilities alongside office management.

We are looking for someone who:

• has excellent organisational and communication skills
• can multitask and stay calm and efficient in a busy environment
• is friendly, approachable, and great with people
• has experience in administration (school experience is a bonus but not essential!)
• is confident using IT and office systems.

We will offer you:

• a warm, welcoming and supportive school community
• a strong commitment to your professional development and wellbeing
• a varied and fulfilling role where no two days are the same
• term-time working hours to support a healthy work-life balance
• the chance to make a meaningful difference in the daily life of our school.

About us

At Sandlings Primary School, our warm, caring and supportive ethos enables everyone to thrive, from our children to our staff and governors.

We believe in bringing out the best in everyone and fostering a nurturing environment where every child is known, valued, and supported.

For more information

Please read theGrade 3 Job description (pdf)andGrade 4 job description (pdf)

To get a feel for our school, community and facilities, please visitour website.

We warmly welcome visits to the school, come and see what makes Sandlings so special. To arrange a visit or ask any questions about the role, please contact our school office by either emailingor calling01394 420444.

How to apply

Please read theApplication Guidance (Word)

Please return your completedApplication Form (Word)by email at

Closing date:1pm, 8 June 2026.

Interview date:Week commencing 15 June 2026

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Our school and its staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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