Office Administrator with Receptionist Duties

eTeach UK Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school within an educational trust is seeking an Office Administrator to provide clerical support and excellent customer service. The role is part-time, 20 hours per week during term time. Candidates should have experience in an office environment and strong communication skills. The position offers a supportive work culture with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous workplace pension

Ongoing training opportunities

Well-being support

Free on-site parking

Occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• An awareness of safeguarding children.
• Experience in an office environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to the school business manager.
• Maintain up-to-date records of school information.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Office experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Office Administrator with receptionist duties to join our team at Sythwood Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust. As an Office Administrator, you will provide accurate, efficient, and effective administrative and clerical support within the school, while delivering excellent and proactive front-line customer service to families, staff, and visitors.

About Sythwood Primary School

Sythwood is a larger primary school of around 550 children, educating from two-year-olds to the end of Year 6. The school is inclusive and diverse, with around 60% of children learning English as an Additional Language. There is a Specialist Centre for children with Vision Impairment. The proportion of pupils eligible for Free School Meals is above average. The school motto is “Be Ready, Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Your Best,” and the curriculum aims to provide knowledge and cultural capital for success in life. Facilities include separate buildings for each phase, a communal assembly and dining hall, and a diverse Copse for forest skills and outdoor activities.

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, EAP, online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on everyday spending through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance and family friendly policies
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Role details

• Position: Office Administrator with reception duties
• Contract: Permanent, part time (term time plus one week during the holidays)
• Hours: 20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Monday – Friday, 12:15 – 4:15pm)
• Start Date: 3 November 2025
• Salary: Support Pay Scale 3 (£24,330 FTE, actual salary £11,271)

Key responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to the School Business Manager and office team
• Undertake general admin duties as required for the efficient function of the office team
• Keep up-to-date records of changing school information and maintain key information for reference and distribution, as necessary

Requirements

Essential

• An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Experience working in an office environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable

• Previous reception / administrative experience within a school environment
• Experience of school software packages such as Arbor

Our culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are: Reflective, optimistic and aspirational; Collaborative and innovative; Committed, engaged and professional; Advocates for equality and inclusivity.

How to apply

Please click "Apply" or go to the school website to complete our Bourne Education Trust online application form. CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered. Please add a personal statement with as much information about yourself as possible.