Office Administrator

Grove Church of England School, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7PW

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  3 December 2025 at 4pm

• Date listed

  25 November 2025

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: £12,458.00 Annually (Actual)

Office Administrator job summary

Grove CE Primary School

North Drive, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire

OX12 7PW Email: cpreece@grove.oxon.sch.uk

Website: www.groveprimary.org

Headteacher: Mrs D Blake

We are looking for an Administrator / Receptionist with responsibility for Health and Safety

Required from January 2026 21 hours per week Tuesday to Thursday 8.30am - 4.00pm Term time only Salary: £25,185 (pro rata) / Actual annual salary £11,985.13

Grove CE School is looking for a friendly, personable and professional Administrator to join our busy team. The postholder is primarily responsible for overseeing Health and Safety compliance with some Reception and admin duties.

This position is for 21 hours per week during school term time with a few additional paid days by arrangement during school holidays and on inset days. The hours of work are from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during term time. (working days are negotiable). This is a fixed term post in the first instance until then end of August 2026 with the potential to extend.

Experience of working in a fast paced reception/school environment is desirable but full training can be provided for the right candidate. The successful candidate will be proficient in general office duties and IT packages with the ability to prioritise their own workload, be flexible in their approach and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Grove CE Primary School promotes the highest standards for all our children, widening experiences and to fully prepare children for the next stage of their learning journey.

You would be joining a team dedicated to helping children achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

Is able to prioritise and manage their own workload

Enjoys working as part of a team and is flexible

Has lots of patience, energy and enthusiasm

Has experience of working in a busy office environment

Has great people skills

Our school can offer:

Well behaved, happy and motivated children

A supportive and friendly staff team

A commitment to your training and professional development.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please take a look at our website for further information about our school. Contact Mrs. Cathy Preece at cpreece@grove.oxon.sch.uk for further information about the post.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 9th December 2025

Grove CE Primary is an equal opportunities employer and committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Appointment to this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with references before starting with us.

Love, Respect & Resilience

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

Grove CE Primary School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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 Grove Church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grove Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grove-church-of-england-school-wantage

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