Office Administrator

University of Cambridge Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0QZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

Office Administrator job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and personable individual to become a key member of our school community. We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy environment, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, communicates effectively with a wide range of people, and approaches challenges with a positive, solution-focused mindset. The successful candidate will play an important role in creating a welcoming atmosphere while supporting the school's vision, values, and ethos.

Salary: SCP 5 - 6 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE)

(37 hours per week, 39 weeks a year)

The University of Cambridge Primary School strives to be an outstanding school. Alongside this responsibility, we work closely with a range of partners, including the Faculty of Education and the University of Cambridge, to support initial teacher training and educational research. The school is the first University Training School for primary education, and expectations are therefore exceptionally high.

As such, the Headteacher and Governing Body invite applications from highly motivated and organised individuals with energy, enthusiasm and vision to help ensure excellent first impressions for our school community. As the school's first point of contact at the main reception desk, you will provide a welcoming, professional and efficient service to pupils, parents, visitors and staff, while delivering a high standard of customer care that reflects and promotes the school's values and ethos.

We are seeking a strong candidate who can deliver excellence in all aspects of front-of-house operations, customer service and general office administration. The successful candidate will be highly organised, motivated and passionate about providing an exceptional customer experience. Previous experience working in a high-expectation environment would be advantageous, although it is not essential.

The ability to communicate confidently and effectively with members of the public, and to provide advice and information in clear, accurate spoken English, is essential for this role.

Our school can offer you:

• An opportunity for you to make a real difference in the lives of our young children
• A supportive leadership team to help you thrive
• A welcoming and enthusiastic environment with a talented and dedicated staff team
• Opportunities for further learning to the development of the school

The successful candidate will need to:

• Have a warm, friendly and approachable manner, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Be cheerful, professional and tactful, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Have effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Be adaptable, proactive and flexible - with a good sense of humour and team spirit.
• Be able to adapt and take on ad-hoc requests in a fast-moving educational landscape
• Be a self-starter, works on own initiative, strong organisational skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and meeting agreed targets and deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and ability to deal with various visitors, staff and governors.
• Experience of using a wide range of office equipment and IT software.

All staff are employed by the UTS Cambridge Trust not the University of Cambridge.

All applications must be submitted electronically, via MyNewTerm.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 9th July 2026 at 09:00 am.

Shortlisting: Friday 10th July 2026

Interviews: w/c 13th July 2026

Start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

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 University of Cambridge Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 671 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: University of Cambridge Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/university-of-cambridge-primary-school

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