Job Introduction
School Office Receptionist
17.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year – Monday to Friday (term time only)
8.30am – 12pm (3.5 hours per day)
GRADE 4
We are looking for a friendly, organised person to join our lovely, small village primary school.
As the first point of contact in our school office, you will be responsible for greeting visitors, answering the phone, monitoring emails and providing administrative support to colleagues, with the support of our existing administrative team. You will welcome and sign-in visitors, receive deliveries, handle enquiries, and administer first aid to pupils. The role will involve using various online school systems, including Arbor and Office 365, with full training ang ongoing support provided.
The successful candidate will be:
- Flexible and proactive
- Have strong administrative skills and attention to detail
- Professional and responsible with confidentiality
- Able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, parents and visitors
- Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and an awareness of the responsibilities of health and safety
- Be committed to the vision and values of the school
Please note, this role is currently being offered as a temporary post until 30th April in the first instance. However, there is the potential for the role to be extended or become permanent.
If you would like to visit the school prior to applying, please telephone/email the school to arrange this on 01865 730432 / office.2565@dry-sandford.oxon.sch.uk
Please complete the attached application form and email it to the school office.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 3rd November 2025
Interviews will be held on Thursday 6th November 2025
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.
