Grove CE Primary School

North Drive, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire

OX12 7PW Email: cpreece@grove.oxon.sch.uk

Website: www.groveprimary.org

Headteacher: Mrs D Blake

We are looking for an Administrator / Receptionist with responsibility for Health and Safety

Required from March 2026 • 21 hours per week Tuesday to Thursday  • 8.30am – 4.00pm •  Term time only  •  Salary: £25,185 FTE (actual in the region of £11,985 gross)  
 

Grove CE School is looking for a friendly, personable and professional Administrator to join our busy team. The postholder is primarily responsible for overseeing Health and Safety compliance with some Reception and admin duties.

This position is for 21 hours per week during school term time with a few additional paid days by arrangement during school holidays and on inset days.  The hours of work are from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during term time. (working days are negotiable).  This is a fixed term post in the first instance until then end of August 2026 with the potential to extend.

Experience of working in a fast paced reception/school environment is desirable but full training can be provided for the right candidate. The successful candidate will be proficient in general office duties and IT packages with the ability to prioritise their own workload, be flexible in their approach and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Grove CE Primary School promotes the highest standards for all our children, widening experiences and to fully prepare children for the next stage of their learning journey.

You would be joining a team dedicated to helping children achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

·         Is able to prioritise and manage their own workload

·         Enjoys working as part of a team and is flexible

·         Has lots of patience, energy and enthusiasm

·         Has experience of working in a busy office environment

·         Has great people skills

Our school can offer:

·         Well behaved, happy and motivated children

·         A supportive and friendly staff team

·         A commitment to your training and professional development.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.  Please take a look at our website for further information about our school. Contact Mrs. Cathy Preece at cpreece@grove.oxon.sch.uk for further information about the post.

Closing Date: Friday 27th February 2026

Interviews: week commencing 2nd March 2026

Grove CE Primary is an equal opportunities employer and committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Appointment to this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with references before starting with us.

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