Office Administrator

Mead Vale Primary; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-average pension contributions

Carer’s days (pro rata)

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Oldmixon Primary School in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an Office Administrator to join the administrative team. The role covers reception, clerical duties and maintaining records, with term-time hours and pro‑rata salary.

The successful candidate will have strong IT and organisational skills, experience in a customer-facing environment, and a professional, friendly approach aligned with the school ethos.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience of working in an administrative or customer-facing role.
• Friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the reception facility, answer calls and deal with face-to-face enquiries, sign in visitors and monitor access, and provide general clerical support; maintain school records.
• Act as a first point of contact for parents, pupils, and visitors, providing a welcoming reception service.
• Maintain accurate records on school IT systems and the SRC.
• Support with pupil admissions and statutory census returns.
• Assist with school communications, newsletters, events, and website updates.
• Contribute to resource planning and procurement processes.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Customer-facing experience

Reception duties

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Office AdministratorEmployer: Oldmixon Primary SchoolLocation: Weston-Super-Mare, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £16,115.95Posted: 9th September 2026Expires: 25th September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 14th October 2026Job ID: 1573038* Share :* PrintAt Oldmixon Primary School, we have a new position open for an office administrator to join a friendly administrative team, providing an efficient point of contact within our school office.We are looking for a highly organised and proactive administrator to provide comprehensive support across our general school administration functions. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our school office.**Hours:** 25 hours per week, term-time only to include 25 inset hours, Monday to Friday 9.30am-2:30pm**Actual Salary**: E4 - £16,115.95**Interview date:** 30 September 2026**Start date**: 14th October 2026**Key responsibilities:**You’ll be responsible for overseeing the reception facility, answering calls and dealing with face-to-face enquiries, signing in visitors and ensuring all visitors are appropriately monitored, as well as providing general clerical and administrative support and maintaining school records.Act as a first point of contact for parents, pupils, and visitors, providing a professional and welcoming reception service.Maintain accurate records on school IT systems and single central record (SRC).Support with pupil admissions and statutory census returns.Assist with school communications, newsletters, events, and website updates.Contribute to resource planning and procurement processes.**Essential Skills and Experience*** Excellent administrative and organisational skills.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.* Experience of working in an administrative or customer-facing role.* Friendly, professional and approachable manner.* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.* Positive approach, professionalism, and empathy with the ethos and aims of our school and trust.**Desirable Criteria*** Experience working in a school environment.* Experience using school management information systems* Knowledge of school attendance procedures.* Previous administrative experience in a confidential environment; experience in a school setting desirable.**About Us:**Oldmixon Primary School is proud to offer a caring, creative, and collaborative environment where every child is valued. Our mission is to help pupils achieve for life, and we welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds who share our passion for education.**What We Offer**:* Above‐average pension contributions* Five paid carer’s days (pro rata)* A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, inclusion, and professional development* Supportive leadership and clear career‐growth pathways* Opportunities for additional development through our trust* Join a supportive school where pupils and staff grow, achieve, and make a real difference—together**This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974**