School Administrative Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8QQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | b3e87316-6fff-4ad2-866c-1832e988c242 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you organised, friendly, and ready to play a key role in our thriving primary school?
Wood Farm Primary School is looking for a friendly, efficient and professional Administrative Assistant to join our experienced and supportive office team. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of our busy school, helping to ensure that every day runs smoothly for pupils, families and staff.
About the Role
This is a key role within the school’s front office. Reporting to the School Business Manager and Headteacher, you will:
• Staff the school reception, greeting parents, visitors and contractors
• Deliver a range of administrative tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Manage office systems such as email, word processing and processing deliveries
• Maintain professionalism and calm, even during busy periods
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and confidentiality at all times
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Essential
• Confident, organised and able to work under pressure
• Skilled in everyday office systems (email, filing, data entry, word processing)
• A strong communicator with a warm, professional manner
Desirable
• Experienced in a school office or other busy public‑facing environment
Safeguarding
This post involves working with children and access to sensitive information. An Enhanced DBS check and full background checks will be required.
How to Apply
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Catherine Routledge, School Business Manager, on 01865 762575 to arrange a visit.
Completed Oxfordshire County Council application forms should be emailed to: sbm.2589@wood-farm.oxon.sch.uk If you need any help with the application process, please telephone the school office.
Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026, 12:00 midday Interviews: w/c 2nd March 2026
What the school offers its staff
About Our School
Wood Farm Primary is a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community school with a strong reputation. Our pupils are friendly, enthusiastic and come from a wide range of backgrounds. We work closely with Slade Nursery School as part of our federation, and we are proud to offer all children the very best education and care.
(“All pupils get a top-quality education.” — Ofsted 2022)
What We Offer
At Wood Farm Primary School, you will find:
• A welcoming, collaborative staff team who value kindness, positivity and professionalism
• Modern, spacious buildings and attractive grounds in the Headington area of Oxford
• Supportive leadership and opportunities to develop your skills within a friendly team
• A rewarding role where you will make a daily difference to children and families
Commitment to safeguarding
Ensuring that children are safe and well cared for is our highest priority. We work with parents and other agencies, including our Local Authority, to make sure that children are kept safe, both in school and beyond. Staff members with designated lead responsibility undertake regular specialist training in safeguarding and child protection. All members of staff and regular volunteers receive training in child protection, and we undertake comprehensive background checks on all adults working in the school, including an enhanced DBS check and full employment references.
Are you organised, friendly, and ready to play a key role in our thriving primary school?
Wood Farm Primary School is looking for a friendly, efficient and professional Administrative Assistant to join our experienced and supportive office team. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of our busy school, helping to ensure that every day runs smoothly for pupils, families and staff.
About the Role
This is a key role within the school’s front office. Reporting to the School Business Manager and Headteacher, you will:
• Staff the school reception, greeting parents, visitors and contractors
• Deliver a range of administrative tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Manage office systems such as email, word processing and processing deliveries
• Maintain professionalism and calm, even during busy periods
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and confidentiality at all times
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Essential
• Confident, organised and able to work under pressure
• Skilled in everyday office systems (email, filing, data entry, word processing)
• A strong communicator with a warm, professional manner
Desirable
• Experienced in a school office or other busy public‑facing environment
Safeguarding
This post involves working with children and access to sensitive information. An Enhanced DBS check and full background checks will be required.
How to Apply
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Catherine Routledge, School Business Manager, on 01865 762575 to arrange a visit.
Completed Oxfordshire County Council application forms should be emailed to: sbm.2589@wood-farm.oxon.sch.uk If you need any help with the application process, please telephone the school office.
Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026, 12:00 midday Interviews: w/c 2nd March 2026
What the school offers its staff
About Our School
Wood Farm Primary is a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community school with a strong reputation. Our pupils are friendly, enthusiastic and come from a wide range of backgrounds. We work closely with Slade Nursery School as part of our federation, and we are proud to offer all children the very best education and care.
(“All pupils get a top-quality education.” — Ofsted 2022)
What We Offer
At Wood Farm Primary School, you will find:
• A welcoming, collaborative staff team who value kindness, positivity and professionalism
• Modern, spacious buildings and attractive grounds in the Headington area of Oxford
• Supportive leadership and opportunities to develop your skills within a friendly team
• A rewarding role where you will make a daily difference to children and families
Commitment to safeguarding
Ensuring that children are safe and well cared for is our highest priority. We work with parents and other agencies, including our Local Authority, to make sure that children are kept safe, both in school and beyond. Staff members with designated lead responsibility undertake regular specialist training in safeguarding and child protection. All members of staff and regular volunteers receive training in child protection, and we undertake comprehensive background checks on all adults working in the school, including an enhanced DBS check and full employment references.