Office Administrator

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking a dedicated Office Administrator to join its welcoming team. This role involves providing essential administrative support, being the first point of contact for parents and visitors, and ensuring smooth office operations. Ideal candidates should possess strong organisational skills and be competent in Microsoft Office. The position offers a permanent contract of 36 hours per week and a salary of £19,716.78.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working options

Access to a staff benefits portal

Career pathways and talent management

Qualifications

• Office experience (experience in a school is desirable but not essential).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and pupils.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to staff and the senior leadership team.
• Manage school communications and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Office experience

Strong admin and organisational skills

Confident using Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Clear, professional communication

Reliable, proactive, and discreet

Friendly and welcoming manner

Committed to safeguarding practices

Job description

Brief Overview

Are you an organised, friendly, and proactive individual looking to take the next step in your administrative career? Floreat Montague Park Primary School is seeking a dedicated Office Administrator to join our welcoming team on a permanent basis, working 36 hours per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the smooth running of our school office, providing vital support to staff, pupils, and parents alike in a vibrant and supportive school community.

Your opportunity

We are looking for a highly organised and approachable Office Administrator to join our friendly school office team on a permanent basis (36 hours per week). In this varied and rewarding role, you will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and pupils, ensuring a warm welcome and smooth day-to-day running of the front office. You will provide high-quality administrative support to staff and the senior leadership team, manage school communications, maintain accurate records using key systems such as Bromcom, ParentPay, and Microsoft Office, and play an active role in supporting pupil admissions, first aid, and general office duties.

What we're looking for:

• Office experience (in a school would be desirable but not essential)
• Strong admin and organisational skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
• Clear, professional communication
• Reliable, proactive, and discreet
• Friendly and welcoming manner
• Committed to safeguarding practices

Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.

About Floreat Montague Park School

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Floreat Montague Park Primary School, our cluster includes Wheatfield Primary School, Windmill Primary School, and Frogmore Junior School. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, sharing expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and further professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be many opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

GLF Schools is a Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils, founded on the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness. We operate 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas in the south of England. We work as a community while ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity, committed to providing the best possible education for all children and young people.

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools offers a generous employment package, including:

• Opportunities to grow, learn, and flourish
• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work-life and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

• Start Date: September 2025
• Salary: Associate 2 Point 1 - £22,918.66
• Actual Salary: £19,716.78
• Hours: 36 hrs per week (term time only)
• Closing Date: 18th Aug 2025