General Administrator

Waingels, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4RF

46 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £13,606.99 - £14,503.20 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade 4 SCP 7 to 11

General Administrator job summary

Waingels

General Administrator

Part time, 22.5 hours per week

Permanent, term time only plus 3 inset days

Grade 4 SCP 7 to 11

£13,606.99 to £14,503.20 per annum

For September 2026 start

Are you an experienced, efficient administrator looking to provide support in a busy school environment with a specific focus on educational visits and examination administration?

Do you want to join a dedicated, friendly administrative team who are committed to providing staff and students with an exceptional experience?

Do you have excellent interpersonal and IT skills along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment?

Are you looking to work in a thriving and well-regarded school where staff well-being is central to all of our decision making?

If the answer to any of these questions is “yes” then we would like to hear from you.

Waingels, a popular 11-18 school where students achieved above national average in all measures and was identified as “continuing to be good” in a recent OFSTED inspection, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to join our support staff team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the general administrative needs of the school. The role will be wide ranging, covering all aspects of administration as required but with a specific responsibility for supporting the administration of educational visits and examinations. The role includes acting as a First Aider and providing reception when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a positive, flexible approach. Whether you already have experience working within a school or are looking to bring your administrative skills into education, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

- Has excellent administrative and organisational skills.

- Can manage competing priorities effectively.

- Communicates confidently with students, staff, parents and visitors.

- Has strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

- Is committed to safeguarding and supporting young people.

Working with us offers you the opportunity to:

Join a “kind and caring school” where pupils “enjoy being part of the inclusive community” (OFSTED 2023) that aims to be an” exceptional school at the heart of our community”.

Join a school where we ensure staff well-being is central to our decision making

Work in a school where the values of Respect, Kindness, Pride and Responsibility underpin all we do.

If you feel your value and ethos align with ours, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

How to Apply

Our staff and students are proud of our school and we would be happy to welcome you if you would like to come and have a closer look round before applying. Additionally, please feel free to contact us for an informal conversation with a hiring manager.

Contact: Mollie Williams (HR Administrator)

Phone number: 0118 969 0336

Email: HRandrecruitment@waingels.wokingham.sch.uk.

All of our vacancies are advertised on My New Term and we can only accept applications that are submitted via this platform.

We will review applications as they are submitted, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The school is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students.

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

The college is committed to safeguarding, equal opportunities and to promoting the welfare of all staff and students

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 Waingels

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1382 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Waingels website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waingels

Waingels is a very successful 11 to 18 Comprehensive school serving its local community. Our successes and achievements can be attributed to our commitment to establish and grow a Better Never Stops culture, providing a safe, inclusive and rich learning environment where students feel safe and valued, founded on respectful relationships for all. Our ethos and culture are values based. We set high standards and expect all our students and staff to be respectful, kind, resilient and proud of our school, our achievements and our community.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Reading and Berkshire