Office Administrator at The Palmer Primary Academy
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NJC England & Wales 37, SCP 3-6, REAch2 Ts&Cs, 37 hours per week, 38 TTO plus 5 INSET days , 39 weeks per year
About this Role
Start your next chapter with The Palmer Primary Academy and REAch2 Academy Trust.
We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Office Administrator to join our busy school office and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our academy.
As the first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors, contractors, staff and children, you will be the welcoming face of our school. Working alongside the Office Coordinator, you will help ensure that our office operates efficiently, professionally and with warmth.
At The Palmer Primary Academy, you’ll be part of a community that is ambitious for its children and committed to providing the highest standards of education. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school that embraces challenge, values teamwork and supports staff to grow.
What We Offer
Supportive, dynamic leadership that values your contribution
Specialist teams for behaviour, curriculum and SEND
Personalised mentoring and ongoing training
A collaborative environment where you’re never facing challenges alone
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
A community that sees challenges as opportunities to grow
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who is professional, approachable and able to thrive in a busy school environment. You will need:
Experience in a general office or administrative role
Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Experience of reception or front‑of‑house duties
Strong spoken and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to write clear, professional emails and letters
Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Confidence working with a wide range of people
If you are committed, adaptable and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
In return we can offer:
A wide range of professional development opportunities,
Personalised mentoring to help you grow in your role.
A supportive environment where you're never alone in facing obstacles.
A competitive salary,
29 days’ paid holiday (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service) (pro rata for part-time or term-time only)
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme LGPS,
For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.
Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?
Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:
Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.
Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.
Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!
Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection
At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.
We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.
All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.
The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.
Related Documents
Contact Details
Anne Higginbotham
01189375481
admin@thepalmeracademy.com
The Palmer Primary Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- What skills and qualities can you bring to this role?
- Safeguarding children is an important part of our work. Can you give me some examples of how you would contribute to making the organisation a safe environment for children?
- The school office can be a very busy environment, how would you manage completing priority tasks & meeting tight deadlines?
The Palmer Primary Academy
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationBerkshire
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