Administration Officer in Ipswich

Job Description
Gorseland Primary School
Address: Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3QR
Salary: £25,185 – £25,989 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent
Reference: 8312
Gorseland is a larger than average, two-form entry primary school with a large Nursery and two specialist units. We are an inclusive learning community where children and staff alike value being ready, respectful and safe in our endeavours to be the best we can be. As a staff, we feel it is our duty to foster and celebrate a love of learning through developing children who are self-confident, hardworking and resilient. Happy children who achieve success academically, socially and emotionally are proud children, a pride that definitely extends to the adults who guide and support them here at Gorseland. Does this resonate with you?
We are currently seeking an experienced administrator to join our office team to contribute to the accurate and timely completion of office procedures.Primary duties will be to monitor and oversee the daily attendance of pupils and providing SEND admin. support, as well as providing clerical support to colleagues.
We are looking for someone who:
Is experienced working in an office environment.
Can work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently, and with a range of stakeholders.
Has excellent literacy, numeracy, ICT and organizational skills.
Is able to work effectively in a busy environment.
Is able to use initiative to prioritise and take ownership of tasks.
For more information
We warmly encourage you to find out more by visiting our school website
Please download our Job Description (pdf) and Person Specification (pdf)
Join a supportive, ambitious school with a strong commitment to professional development.
How To Apply
Please download the Application Form (docx) and Application Guidance (docx) and the Safeguarding document (pdf)
Application forms should be submitted by email to
Closing Date: 9am, 28 January, 2026
Interview Date: 2 February, 2026
Gorseland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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