Job Introduction
School Administrator
Salary Scale: Grade 6 point 8 - 13 £26,824 - £29,064 pro rata *subject to experience
Appointment type: Permanent / term time only
Shellingford CE (A) Primary School is a successful rural school with a strong family atmosphere and Christian ethos. Our school motto ‘Inspiring Hearts and Minds’ is intrinsic to school life.
We are looking for a professional, reliable and highly motivated School Administrator to join our dedicated school team. Applicants must have excellent communication skills with an ability to be flexible and to multi-task at a high level. Experience of working in a school environment with a good knowledge of administrative / financial IT systems would be desirable, but full training will be given. You will be working closely with the Headteacher, Finance Officer and School Bursar to build an efficient school office team and will be required to provide general clerical, administrative, financial, reception support to the school.
The successful candidate will need to:
- Be organised and efficient, demonstrating great attention to detail
- Have strong IT skills
- Have experience in school administration
- Have highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
Working hours are 35 hours per week, term-time only. Monday to Friday 8.30am - 12.30pm / 1.00pm - 4.00pm.
This post is a permanent position.
The post will commence on 13th April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
This small school presents an opportunity to be part of a happy, hardworking team of staff and governors, with parents who are supportive of their children’s education.
As a Church school, it will be important for the successful candidate to be in sympathy with the aims and ethos of a school based upon Christian values.
Application Procedure:
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. For an informal discussion about the post and to enquire about visiting, please telephone Mrs Kirsty Ashdown our School Administrator on 01367 710301.
How to apply:
For an application pack and further details, please visit the school website www.shellingford.oxon.sch.uk
Please include a statement to support your application within the ‘relevant skills and experience’ section on the application form, together with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the post.
Please send your completed application via email to office.3853@shellingford.oxon.sch.uk
Closing Date: 17th March 2026
Interview Dates: 23rd or 24th March 2026 - TBC
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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