Administrative Officer – School Receptionist
Purley Oaks Primary School, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PR18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Hours: 36 hours per week – term time only plus one week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary: Grade 3 – Scale point 5 to 7, approximate pro rata salary: £26,760 to £27,535 (£29,436 to £30,288 full time equivalent)
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Purley Oaks Primary School. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and flexible administrator who can support the school and busy school office.
Responsibilities will include receptionist duties, administration and data support.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, flexible and confident individual with excellent interpersonal and administrative skills. The postholder will be a pro-active individual who is a positive role model and has a commitment to the school’s vision of striving for excellence.
Essential skills and abilities:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline
- Minimum grade C/4 English and maths GCSE or equivalent qualifications
- Experience of clerical/administrative/financial work
- Excellent ICT skills and effective use of IT packages
- Good keyboard skills
- Knowledge of first aid desirable
What the school offers its staff
Purley Oaks Primary School is committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will need an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, evidence of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.
Please bring to the interview photographic identification and certificates of all relevant qualifications.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.
VISITS TO THE SCHOOL ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
Applicants are encouraged to make an appointment to tour the school by contacting Miss Smith (PA to Headteacher):
020 8688 4268 orhr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk.
DATA PROTECTION
In line with UK General Data Protection Regulation(UK GDPR)and the Data Protection Act 2018(DPA 2018)the school is responsiblefor holding and protectingpersonal data. We are required to share some data with our Local Authority, Croydon Council and the Department for Education. For further information please see ourData Protection PolicyandPrivacy Notices.
APPLICATIONS
Please complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring forms and provide a supporting statement which shows how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, evidence of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.
Photographic identification will need to be provided at interview.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Purley Oaks Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 651 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Purley Oaks Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02086884268
Purley Oaks is a community school where our ‘staff share a moral purpose to give all pupils a rich education.’ - Ofsted 2019.
At Purley Oaks we believe our children can do anything if we give them the motivation and support. We are a three form entry primary school offering places from nursery through to year 6. Our school is increasingly popular and the established leadership team is committed to working towards excellence and achieving the best outcomes for all our pupils. We have high expectations of our children and offer a curriculum that is creative, balanced and fun; but more importantly based on the needs of our children. Our team of experienced staff are committed to ensuring that your child is fully prepared for every stage of their educational journey. Our goal is to equip them with skills that will enhance their future. There are no limits to what your child can achieve when they become part of the Purley Oaks community.
Our ethos is based on five themes: CARING, SHARING, LEARNING, LISTENING and OURSELVES. This ethos underpins everything we do. We provide our pupils with a rich social awareness and respect for others so that their contribution to the school community and society is both positive and one of tolerance. Our broad and balanced curriculum promotes spiritual, moral and cultural values, as well as mindfulness and the physical health of our pupils, which unites our Purley Oaks community as we strive for excellence. We ensure that all our pupils understand these principals as they begin to make their own meaningful contribution to our school and the wider community.
Arranging a visit to Purley Oaks Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk.
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