Headteacher's PA and Office Manager

Headteacher s PA and Office Manager

Location: Bury Saint Edmunds, IP31 2HS

Salary: FTE: £31,022.00 - £33,699.00 per annum, Pro rata £27,368.16 - £30,263.98 per annum

Vacancy Type:Maternity Cover, 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 2 weeks

Ixworth High School is a small high school set in the picturesque Suffolk countryside, we are 10 minutes from the A14, 20 mins from Bury St. Edmunds, 35 mins from Ipswich and 45 mins from Sudbury. We are part the Sapientia Education Trust.

Our values are Ready, Respectful and Safe as our standards in of behaviour, we expect students to show resilience, take responsibility and to be ambitious in their learning. We were judged as Good in all areas in our Ofsted inspection in April 2025 and saw much improved results this year, we are in the top twenty most improved secondary schools.

The school's vision is to provide an education system that truly serves those it educates by always reflecting on and addressing individual needs, strengths, and interests. There is a Specialist Unit on site for around 20 pupils, supporting pupils with Communication & Interaction needs.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the

ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school team as the Headteacher s PA and Office Manager.

As the Headteacher s PA you will provide a high calibre, confidential and personal service to support the Headteacher in all aspects of their duties. You will act as an ambassador for the School and the Headteacher on all occasions. You will manage the school office and reception ensuring that the office team provide high quality, professional services are to staff, parents, visitors and the Trust.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged.