School Administrator

Grazeley Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1JY

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

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: £15,121.00 - £16,404.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 5 SP 12-17, FTE salary £29.542 - £32,047

School Administrator job summary

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

As a member of The Keys Academy Trust, the successful applicant will have access to high quality professional development and career progression. This is a part-time role that will be based at Grazeley Church of England Primary School. This is a fixed-Term Contract (with potential progression to permanent and increased hours)

We are looking for a School Administrator who will:

• Provide a warm and professional reception service, handling enquiries in person and by phone
• Maintain accurate pupil records and support data systems (e.g. Arbor, school census)
• Support financial administration, including school meals, trips and clubs
• Manage communications with parents (letters, emails and messaging systems)
• Assist with attendance, registers and general pupil administration
• Undertake general office duties such as filing, photocopying and record-keeping
• Support safeguarding procedures and maintain strict confidentiality at all times

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working in a busy school office environment
• Has experience of using the Arbor MIS system
• Is confident using IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel and email
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrates professionalism, flexibility and a positive, team-focused attitude
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why join us?

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience
• A chance to make a real difference to children and families

This is a one year fixed-Term Contract (with potential progression to permanent and increased hours)

Please note: All applications and responses must be completed personally by the applicant and not generated by AI or automated tools.

Applications will be considered and interviewed upon receipt

We welcome and encourage visits to our school, to arrange a visit please email the school office: schooladmin@grazeley.wokingham.sch.uk or call 0118 9883340.

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and references checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status

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 Grazeley Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 204 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Grazeley Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grazeley-church-of-england-primary-school

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