School Administrator / Finance Officer
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 6-8 (to be decided based on experience) - OCC Support Staff sallary |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | OX13 6EE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dry Sandford Primary School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Admin2026 |
Summary
School Office Administrator / Finance Officer
Dry Sandford Primary School
Term-time only, Monday-Friday, 6 hours per day (8.45am-3.15pm)
Dry Sandford Primary School is a small, nurturing rural primary school with a supportive and welcoming staff team. We are looking to appoint an organised, friendly and efficient Office Administrator with finance responsibilities to join our school community.
About the Role:
This is a rewarding and varied position at the heart of our school. Working alongside our existing Office Receptionist, you will be one of the first points of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, helping to ensure the smooth running of the school office. In addition to general administrative duties, you will take a lead role in supporting the administration of our school’s financial processes, supported by our School Bursar.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide a professional, warm and helpful front-of-house service
• Manage daily administrative tasks, including correspondence, monitoring attendance, overseeing the administration of our health and safety and medical procedures, organising school trips and visits, and administrative support for recruitment and personnel
• Support financial administration such as invoices, orders, budget monitoring and processing payments
• Work closely with the Headteacher and School Bursar to ensure compliance with school finance procedures
• Liaise with parents and staff regarding enquiries, communications and administrative organisation of school events and activities
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all aspects of work
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
• Is friendly, calm and will build positive relationships with children, families and staff
• Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Is confident using IT systems (training on school-specific systems will be provided)
• Has experience of financial administration and/or working in a school environment
• Is adaptable, proactive and able to manage a dynamic workload
• Will contribute positively to our caring school environment
We Offer:
• A warm, supportive and close-knit school community
• A friendly staff team who value collaboration and wellbeing
• A role with variety, purpose and the chance to make a real difference
• Training and professional development opportunities
How to Apply:
We warmly welcome visits to the school – please contact the school office on 01865 730432 or email office.2565@dry-sandford.oxon.sch.uk to arrange.
To apply, please complete the attached application form and email it to office.2565@dry-sandford.oxon.sch.uk by noon on Friday 6th March 2026.
Dry Sandford Primary School
Term-time only, Monday-Friday, 6 hours per day (8.45am-3.15pm)
Dry Sandford Primary School is a small, nurturing rural primary school with a supportive and welcoming staff team. We are looking to appoint an organised, friendly and efficient Office Administrator with finance responsibilities to join our school community.
About the Role:
This is a rewarding and varied position at the heart of our school. Working alongside our existing Office Receptionist, you will be one of the first points of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, helping to ensure the smooth running of the school office. In addition to general administrative duties, you will take a lead role in supporting the administration of our school’s financial processes, supported by our School Bursar.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide a professional, warm and helpful front-of-house service
• Manage daily administrative tasks, including correspondence, monitoring attendance, overseeing the administration of our health and safety and medical procedures, organising school trips and visits, and administrative support for recruitment and personnel
• Support financial administration such as invoices, orders, budget monitoring and processing payments
• Work closely with the Headteacher and School Bursar to ensure compliance with school finance procedures
• Liaise with parents and staff regarding enquiries, communications and administrative organisation of school events and activities
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all aspects of work
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
• Is friendly, calm and will build positive relationships with children, families and staff
• Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Is confident using IT systems (training on school-specific systems will be provided)
• Has experience of financial administration and/or working in a school environment
• Is adaptable, proactive and able to manage a dynamic workload
• Will contribute positively to our caring school environment
We Offer:
• A warm, supportive and close-knit school community
• A friendly staff team who value collaboration and wellbeing
• A role with variety, purpose and the chance to make a real difference
• Training and professional development opportunities
How to Apply:
We warmly welcome visits to the school – please contact the school office on 01865 730432 or email office.2565@dry-sandford.oxon.sch.uk to arrange.
To apply, please complete the attached application form and email it to office.2565@dry-sandford.oxon.sch.uk by noon on Friday 6th March 2026.