Office Manager

Sir Bobby Robson School

Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9FA
Salary: £32,596 - £36,362 pro rata (£28,505 - £31,799 per annum)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent. Required from September 2026
Reference: 5149

Sir Bobby Robson School is looking for an exceptional Office Manager to lead our busy school office and build on existing good practice. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the school, overseeing systems, supporting a small team and ensuring everything behind the scenes works smoothly so that staff can focus on teaching and pupils can thrive.

We are a specialist school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. As such, our office plays a crucial role in maintaining a calm, well-organised and supportive environment for pupils, families and staff. If you are organised, proactive and thrive on making things work better, we would love to hear from you.

You will lead and manage the front office and administrative team, ensuring that the school operates efficiently on a day-to-day basis and that systems, processes and communications are effective and reliable. You will provide high-quality support to the Headteacher and staff and will be the driving force behind a professional and welcoming front office for all who visit or contact the school.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in running things efficiently and improving them, who can lead, organise and get the best from others. You will remain calm, focused and solution-driven in a busy environment, with excellent attention to detail and high professional standards. You will be confident in building positive relationships with staff, parents and visitors, and committed to delivering a consistently high-quality service.

This is a key role within a supportive school, offering the opportunity to shape and improve how the office operates and to work closely with the Headteacher. You will be part of a welcoming team and a school community where your work will have a visible impact every day.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf)

For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please email Ashlee Jacobs, Headteacher on ***email_hidden*** or call 01473 556210.

How to apply

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Closing date: 9 am, 3 July 2026.

Interview date: 10 July 2026.

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our career’s website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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