Office Administrator

Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 9,500 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Health & wellbeing programme

Pension & annual leave

Job summary

Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School, part of Grace Schools, invites applications for an Office Administrator. The role is 16.5 hours per week over 38 weeks per year, with a permanent contract and pro-rata pay (£9,475) or full-time equivalent £24,796. The school emphasises a supportive team and administrative excellence within the Trust.

Closing date 6 September 2026. Applicants should have GCSE Maths and English, previous admin office experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English are required (level 4 / grade C or above).
• Experience in an administrative role is essential.
• Experience in an office environment is desirable.
• Good communication and team-working skills are important.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

Administrative experience

Office environment familiarity

Communication & teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths & English (level 4/C)

Job description

Job Title: Office Administrator

Swaffham Prior Church of England Primary School, part of Grace Schools

At Swaffham Prior & Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary Schools we are committed to creating the foundations to build successful futures. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Office Administrator to join our supportive team and play a key role in providing day to day administrative support to the school.

Find out more about our school by visiting: https://theswaffhams.demat.org.uk/

Key responsibilities:

Review the attached job description for a detailed overview of the key responsibilities and requirements associated with this role.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Point 3 (£24,796 FTE)
• £9,475 pro rata
• 16.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Permanent

Qualifications and skills:

• A minimum qualification of GCSE Maths and English (level 4 / grade C or above)
• Experience of working in an administrative role
• Experience of an office environment
• Good communication and team working skills

About Grace Schools

It is an exciting time to join us as we move into the next era of the Trust as The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT) becomes Grace Schools.

Grace Schools represents our commitment to the founding principles established by the Diocese of Ely and the unique position we have supporting church schools.

We are a large multi-academy trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Grace Schools exists to create the foundations to build successful futures. Our pupils deserve educational excellence, and we are committed to delivering that entitlement to ensure all our students secure the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to succeed in their later lives.

We recognise the importance of continually improving the quality of education across our schools. As a result, we invest in developing our curriculum, teaching, and wider provision to ensure these improvements are realised and sustained. Our schools give children the chance to learn, know and lead in a happy and inclusive environment. Most importantly, we provide them with a firm foundation for the future and the opportunity to succeed.

We are especially proud of the recognition given to the Trust when we were awarded MAT of the Year at the 2024 National Schools Awards. This award is testament to the hard work and dedication of our whole staff team and the high-quality provision they offer to all the children who attend our schools.

Please visit our website to find out more: www.graceschools.org.uk

Benefits

Professional Development & Career Growth

• Exceptional CPD opportunities, including subject leadership development, professional networks and buddying opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within the school and across the wider family of Grace Schools

Health & Wellbeing

• A supportive working environment within a Trust that understands the importance of employee health and wellbeing
• 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice
• GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub
• Annual flu vaccinations

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to eyecare vouchers

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

• A welcoming and supportive workplace culture
• Inclusive policies and practices that aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment

Closing Date: Sunday 6 September 2026 at Midnight

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications

Interview date: To be confirmed

Grace Schools is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.