At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage office operations and provide support to staff, students, and families.
- Company: Bucklesham Primary School, a nurturing and supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, commitment to professional development, and a caring workplace.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours and opportunities for job sharing.
- Why this job: Join a friendly team and make a positive impact in a school community.
- Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with office management experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 26402 - 28142 £ per year.
Bucklesham Primary School is looking for a part‑time Office Administrator (3 or 4 days a week) to manage general office operations and provide administrative support to staff, students and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilities management administration
- Reception and front of school duties
- PA support to the staff team and Headteacher
- Ensuring the office function provides a quality service and runs efficiently
- Planning, developing and monitoring whole school systems, procedures and policies
- First aid
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Office management and administration experience or similar
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to multiple tasks
Benefits
- ‘Good’ school (Ofsted, July 2024)
- Pupils who are calm and respectful (Ofsted, 2024)
- Supportive governing body, parents and community
- Nurturing and caring place to work
- Commitment to professional development and wellbeing
- Enthusiastic, friendly, committed and supportive staff
- Rigorous processes to promote safety and wellbeing of all children and staff
Additional Information
- Location: Bucklesham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0AX.
- Salary: £26,402 – £28,142 pro rata.
- Hours: 7.5 hours per day, 3 or 4 days a week, 8am–4:30pm, 39 weeks per year (unpaid one‑hour lunch break).
- Contract: Permanent.
- Job sharing available.
- Closing date: 9 July 2026.
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
- It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check.
- Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.
Office Administrator in Ipswich employer: Suffolk County Council
Bucklesham Primary School is an excellent employer, offering a nurturing and supportive environment where staff can thrive. With a commitment to professional development and wellbeing, employees benefit from a collaborative culture and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families. Located in the tranquil setting of Bucklesham, Ipswich, this part-time role provides flexibility while being part of a dedicated team that values safety and respect.
