Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Location: Watlington Primary School, part of Acer Trust
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 25 hours per week
Salary: Grade 5 (£25,583 - £26,403) actual salary £14,460.25 – 14,923.73)
Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: 9^th January 2026, 9am

Interviews: 13^th  January 2026

We are seeking a friendly, organised and reliable Administrative Assistant to join our school office team. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the school, providing essential administrative and front-of-house support to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

You will be one of the first points of contact for the school and will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of administrative functions. The role requires good communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a busy school environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in an administrative or office-based role, ideally within a school or similar setting
• Is confident using IT systems and willing to learn school-specific software (e.g. MIS systems)
• Communicates clearly and professionally with adults and children
• Is well organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities
• Works well as part of a team and is willing to support colleagues
• Is discreet and understands the importance of confidentiality

Experience in a school environment and knowledge of Bromcom or similar systems would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive working environment
• Training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to work as part of a collaborative school community
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (where applicable)

School visits are encouraged.  To visit our school, please contact office.2459@watlington.oxon.sch.uk or call 01491 612474.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for more details.

If you are shortlisted, we will take up written references before your interview so please provide permission for this and provide accurate phone and email contact details for your referees. One of your referees must be your current or last employer, and if you are employed in a school, must include your current Headteacher.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Acer Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Any offer of employment with the Acer Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Acer Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.