Administration Officer
Oakhill Primary School, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9PY10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Mon - Thurs 8 -4.45 Friday 8-4.30 38.5 hours per week Term time only plus 10 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £35520 FTE, £34504.19 pro rata - Scale 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
General Education: A good level of general education, including a good standard in English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent).
IT Competency: Good IT competency specifically in Microsoft Office packages.
Desirable: A-Levels and a First Aid Certificate.
Knowledge & ExperienceSystems & Data Entry: Experience with data entry, producing reports, and using computerised systems (such as Arbor and databases).
Software: Practical experience using Microsoft Office packages, specifically including PowerPoint and Excel.
Liaison: Experience liaising with third parties and handling enquiries from the Leadership team.
Independent Working: Experience working effectively on your own initiative without close supervision, alongside organising your own workload to meet strict deadlines.
Desirable: Prior experience working in a school office setting.
Competencies & Personal
SkillsCommunication: Effective verbal and written communication skills , with the ability to relate well to adults and children from all ethnic and cultural groups.
Accuracy & Detail: A strong eye for detail and a strict commitment to accuracy.
Organisation & Pressure: Highly developed organizational skills to meet the demands of the role and the ability to perform well in a highly pressurized environment.
Teamwork & Discretion: The ability to work cohesively as part of a team while maintaining absolute discretion and confidentiality.
Desirable: Any second language (verbal or written).
Other Job-Specific Requirements
Flexibility: The ability to work flexibly and accommodate hours outside of the standard school day when required (e.g., for meetings or school events).
Customer Care: A clear commitment to the Council’s Customer Care Standards.
What the school offers its staff
The Opossum Federation is a federation of 4 schools—including Newport, Dawlish, Oakhill, and Thorpe Hall Primary Schools—that places a high premium on staff development and a sustainable work-life balance. By joining the Federation, staff become part of a collaborative learning community that focuses on "Enriching lives, unleashing possibilities, and building futures."
What Our Staff Say
Dawlish Primary School: "I thoroughly enjoy working at Dawlish! I feel consistently supported, challenged and developed in my work and am positive about the impact our school/federation collectively makes for pupils."
Oakhill Primary School: "Overall I have really enjoyed my time at this school, the community spirit has been welcoming and I have appreciated the value of working in a smaller school where there is a big sense of support for each other amongst the staff. The schools values and ethos are clearly represented by the whole team, and it is clear to me that everyone enjoys being here."
Professional Development (CPD)
The Federation is widely recognised for its "Pathway to Success" model, ensuring every staff member has a clear route for career progression.
Bespoke CPD Programmes: Tailored training that encourages staff to flourish, including access to national programmes and internal consultancy.
ECT Induction: A comprehensive, two-year induction programme for Early Career Teachers (ECTs), featuring an annual conference and mentorship in collaboration with partners like UCL and the Harris Institute.
Leadership Pathways: Opportunities for career progression across the different schools within the Federation, including coaching and mentoring.
Professional Bursaries: Financial support for further professional study (subject to conditions).
Collaborative Planning: Staff work across schools to share resources, subject expertise, and best practices, which significantly enhances professional learning.
Wellbeing & Workload Support
The Federation has been praised by Ofsted for its proactive approach to reducing staff stress and managing workload.
Workload Reduction: A structured, "planned and prepared" curriculum and collaborative planning across the federation are designed to reduce the time spent on individual admin and prep.
Thrive Mental Wellbeing: All staff have access to the Thrive service for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
Supportive Leadership: A culture where leaders are described as "approachable and helpful," with a genuine commitment to a healthy work-life balance.
Employee Benefits
Beyond the standard competitive salary scales, the Federation offers a range of practical perks:
Cycle to Work Scheme: Tax-free bike purchases to encourage healthy, green commuting.
Modern Technology: Schools are well-resourced with Google for Education integration and dedicated devices for staff.
Welcoming Environment: A diverse and inclusive workplace where staff are treated as "family" in a "warm, caring second home."
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oakhill Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 196 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oakhill Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@opossumed.org
- Phone number
- 02085274062
Arranging a visit to Oakhill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@opossumed.org.
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