Day Care Admin Officer

Goddard Park Community Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2QN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £13,607.00 - £14,265.00 Annually (Actual) TWHFNKC K4-K7

Day Care Admin Officer job summary

About this Role

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Are you an organised, friendly, and proactive administrator looking for a rewarding role in a busy school environment? We are seeking an experienced Day Care Administration Officer to join our dedicated team at Goddard Park Primary School.

As the first point of contact for many of our families, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of our day care provision. You will be responsible for a range of administrative duties, ensuring excellent communication with parents, staff, and external agencies while maintaining accurate records and supporting the day-to-day running of the service.

Why work with us: This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of the most highly regarded Primary schools which has been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with an integrated Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' Day care centre. As an innovative School/Day care centre we are constantly seeking to enable our children to be the very best they can be. We are seeking applicants who are enthusiastic, flexible and committed, who wish to develop their career and work with friendly, professional and supportive colleagues who bring out the best in each other. All applicants will be well supported through in house training and professional development opportunities.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous administrative experience, ideally within a school, childcare, or early years setting.

Demonstrates excellent organisational and time management skills.

Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Is confident using Microsoft Office applications and management information systems.

Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Has a professional, flexible, and positive approach to work.

What We Offer

A welcoming and supportive school community.

The opportunity to make a real difference to children and families.

A dedicated and collaborative staff team.

Ongoing professional development opportunities.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality administrative support and would like to be part of our thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.

Join Goddard Park Primary School and help us provide the very best support for our children and families. Apply today!

Goddard Park Community Primary School always has the care of children as its first priority, and our recruitment procedures include the gathering of information about candidates and their suitability to work with young people. Disclosure and Barring clearances and references will be obtained prior to appointment. Please note we do not accept CV's.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can gain a better understanding of our friendly and inclusive environment. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust across South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, which is why we offer a wide range of professional development opportunities.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts

Blue Light Discount

Eye Care Vouchers

Development

Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.

CPD Programme

Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

Excellent Pension Scheme*

Employer contributions above national standards

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

Ready to Apply?

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today - we are looking forward to hearing from you.

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Goddard Park Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 518 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Goddard Park Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/goddard-park-community-primary-school-swindon

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