About this role
Part of Sapientia Education Trust
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.se-trust.org
Salary: £24,541 - £29,362 p/a (£26,403 - £29,362 p/a FTE) including an allowance for holiday pay Fixed term until Summer Term 2027 Full Time – 40 hrs per week Term Time + 1 week Starting September 2026
Surlingham and Rockland Primary Schools are two small and friendly primary schools situated just five miles south of Norwich close to the River Yare. The schools pride themselves in knowing all the children well and making sure that each child is happy in their work and challenged to learn to their full potential. As a result, the atmosphere in school is relaxed and positive, and contributes to the high level of attainment and standards of behaviour at both schools.
We have a fantastic, friendly staff team and we are passionate about providing a world class education within our beautiful small school setting and endeavour to create a range of enrichment activities for all subjects, including a broad range of trips and visits. Our children love coming to school.
THE POST
We are looking for a pro-active and diligent Office Manager to join the team at Surlingham Primary School for a Maternity Cover. The successful candidate will also be required to help with finance, school visits and marketing of the Pre-School at Rockland St Mary Primary School. Working pattern: Monday – Friday 8:30 – 17:00.
The Office Manager will be responsible for the daily operation of the reception area at Surlingham Primary School, communicating with staff, parents and students on a range of issues, as well as providing general administrative support to the school and headteacher.
Although the role will be based predominantly at Surlingham, there may be times when the Office Manager will need to visit the partner school at Rockland St Mary.
The successful candidates will:
Have GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Mathematics. Be committed to the school’s high standards of teaching, learning and professional development. Have excellent communication skills, a warm and caring personality, and a good sense of humour. Have a welcoming and friendly approach with a high level of professionalism.
For further information about the role or to arrange a school visit, contact the Head Teacher Hannah Boag on 01508 538214, [email protected].
How to apply
A Job Description is available from ‘Attachments’.
For this vacancy, if you click the ‘Apply for job’ button you will be redirected to our online application form.
Closing date: 11 June 2026 at noon
Interview Date: 15 June 2026
Should we receive strong applications, we may interview and appoint before the closing date.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2021, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.