Grade 6 Office Administrator

St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Wellbeing day off

Air-conditioned offices

Discounts from Oxfordshire County

Cycle to work

Parking

Staff social events

Tea and coffee

Job summary

St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford is seeking an administrator to join the office team, supporting staff and families. You will work term time plus 5 INSET days and 5 additional days to be arranged, with hours 8.00am-4.00pm, Monday to Friday during term time.

Visit the school or call for an informal chat; this role offers induction, wellbeing day, parking, cycle-to-work, and staff benefits in a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Administration experience or willingness to develop current skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the school office and staff.
• Build strong relationships with families and colleagues.
• Assist with tasks across term-time and inset days.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Administration experience

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Team player

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an administrator to join our office team to work term time plus 5 INSET days plus 5 days to be arranged.

As an administrator, you will play a crucial role in providing administrative support to all members of our school community, building strong working relationships with our staff team and our families. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.00pm during term time. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the criteria shown in the person specification, or have any other questions, please call Shelley Williamson on 01865 311064 for an informal chat. Visits to the school are also encouraged. We look forward to hearing from you.

What we are looking for:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Administration experience or a desire to develop current skill base - Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to multiple tasks
• A team player

We will offer you:

• A successful school with a happy, supportive, and friendly team - Induction and comprehensive training for the role
• Wellbeing day off during term time
• Lovely working environment with air-conditioned offices
• Access to Oxfordshire County Council discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ample parking and secure bike store - Subsidised staff social events
• Free tea and coffee in the staff room

Safeguarding

Phil and Jim is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect on this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Reference checks will also be performed prior to interview.

School visits

If you would like to visit our school, or have any questions regarding the role, please contact Ms Shelley Williamson, PA to Headteacher at: [e-mail] or by telephoning the school office on 01865 311064.

Closing date for applications: Midday on Monday 14th September 2026