Office Administrator
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5QG17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
25 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Part time: This is a part time, 13 hours, permanent position, term time only (plus training).
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary to be paid on the Pay Spine for Professional, Administrative and Clerical Job Family Scale 2.
What skills and experience we're looking for
The school office is a very busy and fast-paced environment, where the requirements and needs of the staff and children regularly change with short notice. Therefore, we are looking for someone who is flexible and is strong at multi-tasking.
We are looking for someone who:
- is welcoming, kind, patient and enthusiastic,
- has excellent communication skills
- is skilled in ICT use
- demonstrates attention to detail, problem solving and accurate record keeping skills.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- articulate and enthusiastic pupils
- a friendly school community with a distinctive ethos and shared value
- a tailored range of professional development opportunities
- coaching opportunities
- an attractive learning environment
- a supportive staff team where effort, encouragement and excellence are celebrated
- An opportunity to make a difference to children’s learning and development
- A supportive work environment based on our values of trust, friendship, peace, creativity and love
- A school that understands the importance of enhancing health and wellbeing at work
- Term time only working (plus training)
- Inclusive policies and practices
- Free on-site parking
- A company pension
- Sick pay
- Fully funded Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Qualification
Further information about the job
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please call or email the school to book an appointment, arrange an informal discussion or to find out more information about the role or request an application pack.
Closing date for applications: 9am, 12th October 2026
Interview date: from 14th October.
Please be advised, as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship license so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications.
We actively promote equality of opportunity in employment to reflect the communities we serve. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview. This school is committed to safeguarding including the Prevent agenda and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this. Giving false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected and referred to the police. Any appointment made will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, right to work in the UK and qualifications check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice and information in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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 Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 125 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01223207382
Petersfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a small, rural school serving families from within the parish boundaries of Orwell, Arrington, Croydon, Tadlow, Whaddon and Wimpole and from many other locations outside of our Cambridgshire school catchment. We are committed to providing a high quality education within a Christian context and we work hard to create a caring environment, both inside the classroom and out. Motivated by our Christian values of friendship, trust, creativity, peace and love, we provide a rich and diverse education focusing on excellence, enjoyment, perseverance and building relationships to support and inspire our pupils throughout this stage of their lifelong learning journey.
Arranging a visit to Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk.
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