School Admin Officer Permanent Term Time Only

Purley CofE Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 February 2026

• Closing date

  15 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 31hrs, 15 minutes per week. Monday to Friday, including an hour lunchbreak.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,878 – 28,598 per annum, Full Time Equivalent £18,315 - £20,937 per annum, Actual

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

 Provide a positive welcome to pupils, parents and visitors

 Lead the day-to-day administration of the school office

 Support communication, safeguarding, data and organisational systems

 Work closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager to ensure the smooth

running of the school

We are looking for someone who:

 Enjoys working in a child-centred, values-led environment

 Is highly organised, calm and professional

 Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding

 Shares and supports the Christian ethos of the school

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

 A supportive and welcoming staff team

 A strong, supportive and close-knit school community

 The opportunity to be part of a school where children are nurtured to flourish academically,

socially and spiritually

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 School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Purley CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 85 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Purley CofE Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@purley.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01189 842384
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/purley-cofe-primary-school

Nestled in Purley Village and only a short walk from the River Thames, our small village school has a strong community feel. Embedded in the local community for 150 years, our pupils and staff are always exploring ways to enhance links and contribute to the village. The whole Purley school family work together to ensure we are a happy and vibrant school with a caring and supportive atmosphere. We support pupils of all abilities to thrive and develop.

Arranging a visit to Purley CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@purley.w-berks.sch.uk.

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