Permanent Part Time Administrator

Overview

Are you an organised, friendly, and professional individual with a passion for creating a welcoming environment? The Ridgeway CE Primary is looking for an Administrator (19.5 hours a week term time only - Grade 6) to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school's front office, school communications, and supporting the welfare of our students.

The role:

Serve as the first point of contact for all visitors, providing a warm, welcoming, and professional reception.
Manage the school’s diary and communications, keeping staff and parents informed of important dates and appointments.
Complete administrative duties around core elements of school systems including admissions and safer recruitment.
Administrative duties including handling correspondence, school emails, filing, typing, organising meetings and hospitality.
Ensure safeguarding and signing-in procedures are followed for all visitors, contractors, staff and pupils.
Manage office supplies and resources, ensuring stock levels are maintained and office equipment is fully operational.
Adhere to the school’s safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

A positive, professional, and approachable individual with strong communication skills.
Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
Competence in using ICT systems and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of school MIS systems would be desirable but not essential.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What we offer:

An experienced, supportive and committed team.
Opportunities for professional development
The chance to work in a supportive team with strong leadership and exciting future prospects
A supportive school community with high levels of engagement from all our stakeholders.
A commitment to a healthy work/life balance

Location

Ridgeway C.E.Primary School
West Street
Wantage
South East
OX12 9UL

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed please contact the school office (01235 751254) to arrange an appointment. Supporting documents can be found above alternatively please email the school office for an application pack, office.3231@ridgeway.oxon.sch.uk. The closing date for applications is 18^th October at 12:00pm. Interviews will take place Week commencing 21^st October. All applications must be submitted on the Oxfordshire County Council application form we cannot accept unaccompanied CVs.

Safer Recruitment

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.